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Gender disparity in computing
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<p>Gender disparity in computing concerns the disparity between the number of men in the field of computing in relation to the lack of women in the field. Originally, computing was seen as a female occupation. As the field evolved, the demographics changed, and the gender gap shifted from female dominated to male dominated. The believed need for more diversity and an equal gender gap has led to public policy debates regarding <a href="/facts/Gender_equality/8StWa3Sn">gender equality</a>. Many organizations have sought to create initiatives to bring more women into the field of computing. </p>