Abstract:
Based on a preliminary case study, this paper seeks to examine a social impact initiative whose focus is in the training of women in the programming area. {reprograma} is a non-profit organization dedicated to reducing gender inequalities in the Brazilian technology market by offering free programming bootcamps to low-income unemployed women. The main objective is to demonstrate the extent to which this program allows its alumnae to develop a gender awareness and how or if this is reflected in their professional experiences. The hypothesis is that gender inequalities in the programming area can be overcome by initiatives such as this one which encourage not only the development of capacities for a qualified professional work, but also the opportunity to bring about changes in this labor market.
Keywords:
Gender; Gender Gap; Programming; Women; Technology