Turkey's Tech Exodus: Women Coders Flee Sexism, Seek Equality Abroad
Summary
Turkey's male-dominated tech industry, plagued by sexism and discrimination, is driving an exodus of skilled female coders seeking equality and better opportunities abroad, exacerbating the nation's brain drain crisis and highlighting the urgent need for workplace reforms.
Key Points
- Turkey's tech industry has a low representation of women, with less than 25% female workers, facing sexism and discrimination.
- The Kadin Yazilimci (women coders) group was founded in 2013 to combat gender-based prejudice and support women in tech careers.
- Many female IT engineers are leaving Turkey due to the brain drain since 2019, seeking better opportunities and less patriarchal workplaces abroad.