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I have embraced the idea that there are only two of the opposite sex, but also to all in between. I work and study as a woman in a male-dominated field, but I don’t consciously think about gender or belonging to a minority in my work environment, unless someone else raises the issue. Over the years, I have of course

had to justify my choice to work in electrical engineering for the wonderers whose questions I am may have found it embarrassing and old-fashioned. Some have asked if the idea of sub-selection is inherited from parents. In my case, I consider the recession to be the biggest influence in the choice of industry the desire from childhood to secure the future and employment even in precarious situations, but I am also aware of the influences of education, role models and societal norms. Although Finland is considered one of the most equal countries in the world, there is a division between women and men professions and sectors are still prevalent. We cannot even talk about a very gender-neutral society with regard to basic education, which is perceived as equal: at school, children are mainly involved and with the same sex. In my experience, in elementary school attitudes towards girls and boys have been pedagogically different and students have been divided, for example physical education classes and supervised handicrafts of different groups on the basis of sex. Postdoctoral researcher Joukainen In the podcast interview, Joukainen highlights the problematic way of thinking prevailing in Finland, where for gender neutrality, the apparent equality of opportunity of individuals is sufficient. Everyone there is the possibility and freedom to choose which field to focus on, but it has not shaped the gender distribution in the field of technology. Choices are not made in a vacuum, but in the gendered perceptions of society surrounded. Statistics show that the vast majority of students in engineering degree programs are men and not the situation has hardly changed in recent decades.

Why would it be important for technology to get more women? According to Yle's article, sexualization

leads to the distribution of political and economic power and income in society between the sexes

unequally. Digitalisation and the development of technology are driving society all aspects, and for example, artificial intelligence and the use of algorithms can become a significant part of both people

work as well as leisure. There is an increasing need for technical and mathematical skills when technology becomes part of everyday activities. Miina, Statistics Finland's chief actuary, was interviewed in Yle's article

Keski-Petäjä hopes for equalization between the sexes, for example in ICT experts: digitalisation is driving

society in such a significant way in the future that it would be desirable for all in the hands of the sexes. Joukainen, who states technology, is also on the same line be available to all, regardless of gender, in which case technology should also be available important to have diverse experts. In the field of technology - like any other gendered perhaps it would be more relevant to talk about diversifying the sector rather than gender. Technology should serve all different users and therefore cannot or should not be limited to a limited number commodity produced.

A huge amount of potential is untapped in the technology sector, with only one being applied for in the sector sex. At the same time, there is a shortage of technical experts and potential experts cannot afford to be left behind untapped. To change the situation, attitudinal changes are needed throughout society.

Attitude education and decoupling should be done in homes, kindergartens, schools as well even in the workplace - every day. One reason for the differentiation of sectors may be perceptions and in the gap between reality. Those choosing the industry may have a one-sided view of technology and the technology industry suitable people. To correct this picture, information, collaboration between companies and schools is needed as well objects of identification and role models. It takes time to change attitudes and norms for a long time, but something is already going on: Google Image Search for “engineer” returns quite a bit diverse table setting for different people.