The Gendered History of Human Computers

The Gendered History of Human Computers

It's ironic that women today must fight for equality in Silicon Valley. After all, their math skills helped launch the digital age

Ten years ago, the law for more women in executive positions came into force for the economy. Of course, it worked. Other countries are still ahead of Germany - even without quota. By H.-J. Vieweger.

Ten years ago, the "Leadership Positions Act" came into force. What has the women's quota done in the corporate executive floors? And where are the important adjustment screws?

How the billion-dollar company managed to avoid women in the boardroom (Nord24) The new legal requirement that large and medium-sized companies must have at least a 40 percent gender balance on the board came into effect on January 1 last year. The first stage had to be met no later than December 31, 2024 and applies to companies with more than NOK 100 million in total operating and financial income. Kraemer Maritime Holding is a group owned by…

At the start of the new year, a requirement was introduced that larger companies must have at least 40 percent of each gender on their boards. 710 of the companies have no women on their boards.

Over 700 of the country's largest companies do not yet have a single female board member. Minister of Trade and Industry Cecilie Myrseth expects everyone to follow suit.