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URL:https://oxon.bcs.org/programme/diversity-in-it-inclusion-diversity/
SUMMARY:Diversity in IT - Inclusion = Diversity
DESCRIPTION:\nJenna Griffin (BCS Policy Programme Manager)\nAs we know Dive
 rsity in the IT industry and the pipeline of talent is far below acceptabl
 e.\n\nWe currently have 19% of technical roles held by women and 18% held 
 by ethnic minorities\, however only 9% of IT Directors are from an ethnic 
 minority background. The stats around ethnicity is seriously concerning wi
 th Black women the most underrepresented in the industry at less than 1% o
 f the workforce.\n\nThe figures are alarming\, however we can all play our
  own role by changing perceptions and fostering more inclusive cultures\, 
 as if we create organisations that encourage everyone and understand the b
 enefits of diverse teams\, especially as technology advances then change f
 or the future could be on the horizon.\n\nHowever changing organisational 
 mindsets is just one aspect and we need to be aware of inclusivity and div
 ersity from a much younger age. All children need to view computing educat
 ion as fun\, and by doing so they need to see children like them partaking
  in digital activities. They need to have role models around them and supp
 orting them as they get older to make the decision to apply for a computer
  science degree or a digital apprenticeship.\n\nTo increase diversity we n
 eed to create inclusivity.
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