Why aren’t there more women in tech? It’s a question we have to continue asking.

A 2017 report found that just 15% of the people working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) roles across the UK are female. It also showed that only 5% of leadership positions in the technology industry are held by women.

And yet, we know how vital it is to have more women in these roles. Most recently, we reported on how virtual assistants such as Siri and Alexa are entrenched in sexism. And we must mention Dr Katie Bouman, the 29-year-old who made that black hole photo possible earlier this year.

So, what’s holding women back from going for these roles?

Women at the very top of their game in tech are being called “Tinkerbell”