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No contexto da Quarta Revolução Industrial, as tecnologias de informação (TI) desempenham
um papel central no desenvolvimento socioeconómico. Esta investigação focou-se nos
profissionais das TI e procurou compreender a influência do género nas suas trajetórias em três
momentos: percurso de entrada nas TI, experiência profissional e expetativas de futuro
profissional. A base “Quadros de Pessoal” permitiu conhecer e contextualizar estes
profissionais. Os resultados mostraram a existência de uma subrepresentação feminina nas TI
em Portugal, assim como uma segregação horizontal e vertical. Em geral, prevalecem
disparidades entre homens e mulheres, a vários níveis. Após caracterizar estes profissionais e
as disparidades de género existentes, entrevistaram-se 27 profissionais das TI (14M; 13H) para
conhecer as suas experiências e perceções. As entrevistas permitiram identificar uma
homogeneidade masculina e uma heterogeneidade feminina relativamente aos percursos de
entrada na área. Quando no mercado de trabalho, as mulheres aparentam enfrentar mais
desafios, em comparação com os homens. As expetativas de futuro profissional também são
divergentes, com as mulheres mais inclinadas a prosseguir posições de gestão do que técnicas.
Foi possível identificar quatro trajetórias: tradicional, tardia, alternativa e instrumental. O
género mostra ser um fator importante na forma como homens e mulheres escolhem,
experienciam e progridem na sua vida profissional nas TI. Este processo iterativo, decorrente
dos métodos mistos, permite capturar a amplitude e a profundidade da influência do género nas
trajetórias dos profissionais de TI. Em suma, esta investigação permitiu obter um panorama das
disparidades de género nas TI em Portugal, confirmando a perceção de que as mulheres estão
em desvantagem na área, e mostrar que as mulheres enfrentam barreiras na sua trajetória.
Ofereceu, simultaneamente, uma ferramenta conceptual que permite monitorizar futuras
mudanças nas TI. Esta investigação vai além das análises fragmentadas presentes na literatura,
proporcionando uma visão holística e longitudinal da influência do género nas TI.
In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, information technology (IT) has grown exponentially, playing a central role in socioeconomic development. This research focused on IT professionals and sought to understand the influence of gender on their trajectories in three stages: entry into IT, professional experience, and future career expectations. “Quadros de Pessoal” database provided insights and contextualized these professionals in comparison to other sectors, from a sociodemographic and organizational insertion perspective. The results revealed an underrepresentation of women in IT in Portugal, as well as horizontal and vertical segregation. In general, disparities between men and women prevail at various levels. After gaining insights into these professionals and the existing gender disparities, 27 IT professionals (14F; 13M) were interviewed to understand their experiences and perceptions. The interviews revealed a masculine homogeneity and a feminine heterogeneity concerning entry paths into the field. Once in the labor market, women seem to face more challenges compared to men. Future career expectations also diverge, with women more inclined toward pursuing management positions rather than technical roles. Four career trajectories were identified: traditional, late, alternative, and instrumental. Gender appears to be a significant factor in how men and women choose, experience, and advance in their IT careers. This iterative process, stemming from mixed methods, captures the breadth and depth of gender's influence on IT professionals' trajectories. In summary, this research provided an overview of gender disparities in IT in Portugal, confirming the perception that women are at a disadvantage in the field and highlighting the barriers they face in their paths. At the same time, it offers a conceptual tool for monitoring future changes in IT. This research goes beyond the fragmented analyses found in the literature, offering a holistic and longitudinal view of the influence of gender in IT.
In the context of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, information technology (IT) has grown exponentially, playing a central role in socioeconomic development. This research focused on IT professionals and sought to understand the influence of gender on their trajectories in three stages: entry into IT, professional experience, and future career expectations. “Quadros de Pessoal” database provided insights and contextualized these professionals in comparison to other sectors, from a sociodemographic and organizational insertion perspective. The results revealed an underrepresentation of women in IT in Portugal, as well as horizontal and vertical segregation. In general, disparities between men and women prevail at various levels. After gaining insights into these professionals and the existing gender disparities, 27 IT professionals (14F; 13M) were interviewed to understand their experiences and perceptions. The interviews revealed a masculine homogeneity and a feminine heterogeneity concerning entry paths into the field. Once in the labor market, women seem to face more challenges compared to men. Future career expectations also diverge, with women more inclined toward pursuing management positions rather than technical roles. Four career trajectories were identified: traditional, late, alternative, and instrumental. Gender appears to be a significant factor in how men and women choose, experience, and advance in their IT careers. This iterative process, stemming from mixed methods, captures the breadth and depth of gender's influence on IT professionals' trajectories. In summary, this research provided an overview of gender disparities in IT in Portugal, confirming the perception that women are at a disadvantage in the field and highlighting the barriers they face in their paths. At the same time, it offers a conceptual tool for monitoring future changes in IT. This research goes beyond the fragmented analyses found in the literature, offering a holistic and longitudinal view of the influence of gender in IT.
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Género Tecnologias de informação Mercado de trabalho Trajectórias