James Fielden

Bradford

IT Support

I'm sick of hearing about the lack of women in I.T.

Why should more be done to promote it to women?

I don't think I've ever come across a male "Dinner Lady" in a school, but there doesn't seem to be a campaign to promote it to men.

Ridiculous example I admit, but the reason there aren't as many women in I.T is bcause it doesn't appeal to them.

Why push it? The people that are attracted to it as a job are the best people for it, so don't try and advertise it as something it isn't. It is "geeky", but that isn't a bad thing. It's "geeky" because most of the subject matter is somewhat boring as a whole, but as with everything in life, exciting and enjoyable to those that are interested in it.

Is this too hard to realise?