Energy and maritime are two traditionally male-dominated industries. According to the International Energy Agency, women make up only 22% of the total workforce in the energy sector globally. In maritime, the share is even lower.
This is not surprising, as women and girls remain widely underrepresented in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics fields (STEM), and as a result, are left out of the creation, use and regulation of technology. The stereotype of women not being suited to study and pursue careers in tech, is still alive and well.
The lack of inclusion diminishes the transformative potential of technology and whole industries’ potential for positive and sustainable change. On International Women’s Day 2023, the United Nations is drawing attention to just that with their campaign DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality, highlighting the need for inclusion in technology.
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Companies and industries play a crucial role in tackling the stereotypes and promoting gender equality. This year at Wärtsilä, we celebrated International Women's Day early with our event “Innovating sustainable societies and metaverse”, showing how women are making a difference.
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What is your opinion about International Woman's Day in Marine Engineering ?
ReplyDeleteWomen must be more energetic in marine engineering section.
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