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citizens’ consultationResults - How to strengthen women’s role in IT professions such as cybersecurity?

Consultation initiated by:
  • Orange Cyberdefense
  • Consultation ending date : 22 Dec 2024
  • Proposals : 592
  • Participants : 8,741

Total number of votes

: 93,128 out of 100,000 votes (93%)

What can we take away from the consultation?

The top popular ideas, grouped into 3 themes

The best citizens’ proposals are grouped into big ideas that structure the consultation. To classify these ideas, the Make.org algorithm takes into account the votes 'I agree' and 'I disagree' as well as any use of the terms 'Favourite', ‘Realistic’, 'Obvious' and 'Nonsense!'.

  • Encouraging school interventions and ambassadorship

    80% I agreeFavourite 22% Realistic 25%

  • Organizing workshops and activities to spark interest in tech and science

    82% I agreeFavourite 21% Realistic 24%

  • Strengthening computing and practical IT education in schools

    76% I agreeFavourite 19% Realistic 21%

  • Guiding young girls in tech through collaboration with companies and professionals

    71% I agreeFavourite 13% Realistic 22%

Mapping of the debate

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    Cited topics

    Cited topics
    NameValue in percentage
    Others1%
    Recruitment7%
    Stereotypes and prejudice9%
    Representation9%
    Equality and inclusion12%
    Work conditions and flexibility13%
    Training and career advancement16%
    Education and orientation36%

Most controversial proposals

“Controversial” ideas reflect a significant division in society: they are both strongly supported and strongly rejected.

  • Proposal from: Sarah
    Proposal content

    We should break stereotypes early, starting with girl-targeted toys and stories.

    45% 'I agree'42% 'I disagree'

  • Proposal from: Adam
    Proposal content

    We should develop a paid trainee program specifically for women to transition into the cybersecurity industry (eg CyberCX Academy in AU/NZ).

    48% 'I agree'36% 'I disagree'

  • Proposal from: Manon
    Proposal content

    We should launch a year-long program with 50% of women in mid-level cybersecurity positions, aimed at fast-tracking into management roles

    38% 'I agree'39% 'I disagree'

  • Proposal from: Nina
    Proposal content

    We should impose higher quotas for women on the boards of tech companies than the current law requires

    44% 'I agree'34% 'I disagree'

  • Proposal from: Floribert
    Proposal content

    We should offer scholarships for IT professions to people with limited financial means, giving priority to female applicants.

    44% 'I agree'40% 'I disagree'

  • Proposal from: Pia
    Proposal content

    We should create targeted mentoring programs to encourage women in cybersecurity and provide access to networks.

    38% 'I agree'43% 'I disagree'

  • Proposal from: Béatrice
    Proposal content

    We should set up women's training workshops to combat the invisible obstacles they face.

    41% 'I agree'48% 'I disagree'

  • Proposal from: Flo
    Proposal content

    We should create a TV mini-series featuring women with different profiles in technical positions to inspire dreams.

    36% 'I agree'38% 'I disagree'

  • Proposal from: Pauline
    Proposal content

    We should put more emphasis on women in tech on TV, series, and films to encourage young girls to enter these professions.

    43% 'I agree'35% 'I disagree'

  • Proposal from: Nora
    Proposal content

    We should work with parents through initiatives at every stage of their daughter's life and schooling—from birth to kindergarten and beyond.

    32% 'I agree'35% 'I disagree'

Consultation’s participants

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    Participation by age

    Participation by age
    Votes (Value in percentage)General population (Value in percentage)
    16-2434%13%
    25-3432%14%
    35-4414%15%
    45-548%16%
    55-645%16%
    65+4%26%
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    Votes by gender

    Votes by gender
    NameValue in percentage
    Men61%
    Women32%
    Non binary7%

Context

Citizen consultation carried out by Make.org from 2024-10-15 to 2024-12-22, around the question: How to strengthen women’s role in IT professions such as cybersecurity?

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