Mulheres na computação: uma análise dos fatores de ingresso, permanência e sucesso profissional

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the factors influencing the entry, persistence, and success of women in the field of computing, as well as to identify the challenges they face and the strategies they adopt throughout their academic and professional journeys. The research was conducted through semi-structured interviews with female students enrolled in computing courses, and the data were subsequently analyzed using content analysis techniques. The results highlighted a variety of determinants affecting women's entry and continuity in the field, including family support, affinity with technology, financial motivations, flexibility, and the empowerment provided by support networks, all of which influenced their process of insertion and persistence in the sector. The findings also emphasized the importance of initiatives that promote inclusion and continuous support for women, pointing to the need for strategies that encourage the presence of women in computing.