Desenvolvimento de um método para aumentar a representatividade feminina na programação competitiva: promovendo a equidade de gênero na computação no Brasil

Abstract

Competitive programming is a prominent field aimed at enabling students, typically working in teams, to solve programming challenges, thereby fostering the development of specific skills and competencies. In Brazil, research on female participation in the Information Technology sector, particularly in competitive programming, remains nascent. The presence of women is significantly lower compared to men, despite studies confirming intellectual equality between genders. This study addresses gender issues in Programming Marathons at the national level, aiming to present strategies to enhance female participation in these competitions in Brazil. The work sought to promote female participation by implementing a method to increase women's representation in competitive programming in Brazil. The research conducted was action-oriented, resulting in a significant movement towards increased female participation in competitive programming and, consequently, a rise in women achieving high intellectual performance in the field of Computing.