September 10, 2025Social InclusionOpen Access

Employment Opportunity Equality in Digital Engineering: A Qualitative Study of Female Graduates' Career Experiences

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Female graduates face significant barriers to career development in digital engineering, with cultural exclusion evident in their experiences.
Semi-structured interviews with 17 female students highlighted a masculine professional culture that adversely affects women's inclusion in STEM fields.
The study reveals systemic issues where capitalist logic and gender ideologies perpetuate inequality in digital-based engineering.
While challenges exist, women are building social capital and emotional connections to resist male dominance and pursue career opportunities.

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Qualitative analysis reveals gender isolation and a masculine culture in digital engineering, suggesting social capital can challenge this dynamic.

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Qualitative analysis reveals gender isolation and a masculine culture in digital engineering, suggesting social capital can challenge this dynamic.