As information technology (IT) has exploded over the past decade, the need to cultivate and sustain a well-prepared and diverse labor force has become increasingly evident. The increasing penetration of IT into all sectors of economy makes it necessary to include all parts of society in IT professions. However, there is a serious problem in attracting women to IT fields. Currently, the percentage of women working in IT is much smaller than their percentage in the general population, or among recipients of college degrees. This book examines key factors behind the underrepresentation of women...