Women’s History Month is celebrated annually in March. It began as Women’s Day, which was celebrated on Feb. 28, 1909, by a group of Manhattan socialists and suffragists. In 1980, U.S. President Jimmy Carter declared the week of March 8 National Women’s History Week and over time this has morphed into a month of events, discussion and the release of interesting content.
The series of events for 2023 provides an opportunity to assess how women have overcome historical challenges and the barriers that are still faced by many women. The event also provides an opportunity to share real-life experiences.
In terms of Women’s History Month and real-life stories, G2A’s Chief R&D Officer Dorota Wróbel outlines to Digital Journal the role that women have historically played in developing technology.
Wróbel explains: “I was always interested in new technologies and finding ways to develop myself in many areas. To be honest I’ve always been drawn to areas that are considered more masculine.”
In setting out her personal vision, Wróbel recounts: “I wanted to prove that these are just unnecessary stereotypes. E-commerce is one of those kinds of areas. Or it was when I started. As a girl I was always drawn to dynamic actions, I liked when something interesting was happening and the very important factor was helping others. E-commerce looked like the most promising way to do it all. You can spread your wings much more in digital areas. Changing things very fast, challenging the status quo, and being the pioneer in technological solutions – that’s why it excites me.”
In terms of encouraging women to enter the technology sector, Wróbel offers the following words of encouragement: “My advice for girls who wish to pursue a career in technology and e-commerce is to certainly have the courage to speak up. There will often be times when you will be the only one or one of the few women on your team, don’t let that discourage you.”
In building resilience Wróbel says: “Every voice is important, and if you know you’re right about something, make sure you have listened. Additionally, it is very important to believe in the skills that we have. We do not lack determination which I think is key to being successful in life.”
Building on this, Wróbel asserts: “The second one is very important – do not resign from your career because of your family and kids. It is possible to have both, nevertheless, it is very difficult sometimes. But the key is finding the right, supporting partners – in life and in your job.”
