Women Workforce in Financial Sector and Technology Adoption

Women in the workforce and their growing role in technology adoption within the financial sector is a rich area for exploration. The government policies such as reservation for women in leadership roles and diversity-focused organizational hiring practices, the financial sector has witnessed a steady increase in female workforce participation. Women working in the financial sector are increasingly adopting tools like digital payment systems, mobile banking platforms, and workplace software. Technology empowers them to perform efficiently and fosters accessibility in both professional and personal contexts. Women often face hurdles in adapting to newer technologies due to educational gaps or long-established work habits, reinforcing the importance of continuous skill development. With adoption of eco-friendly technology tools (like smokeless kitchen equipment), women contribute to sustainability, adding another layer to their impactful engagement with technology.This investigation opens the door to a deeper understanding of how women in the financial sector can shape-and be shaped by-technological advancements.

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Dr. V. Jagadeeswari working as Academic Consultant in the Centre for Women's Studies, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India.Prof. D. Sai Sujatha working as Head, Dept. of Population Studies & Social Work; Director, CWS&CES, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, India.