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4.1 2 Analysis STEM subjects are key for develop- ments in technology. Especially when looking into technology for women. It is hard to tell how technology will develop and enhance women’s life, if women are not participating within these subjects. As Tassja Yoxall contin- ues “This is the area that most young people today will need to understand to excel in tomorrow’s jobs market” (Yoxall, 2017). Furthermore, it is im- portant to emphasise the importance of women working within STEM fields as this could be a move towards, “Closing the gender gap in industry Fig 38 by increasing the number of women in male-dominated jobs, considering women for product design and pro- moting more female role models and leaders” (Frantzana, 2016). This would be a positive move forwards in gen- erating female equality across the UK and eliminating the negative stereo- type that comes with females working within the STEM industry. STEM subjects are so important for the marketing industry because the development of technology and skills required to use this technology need to advance in order for marketing to constantly be fresh and innovative. Moreover, the best way to market to females would be via females. There- fore, females need to be participating in STEM subjects for marketing to be success in the future. Girlguiding’s approach to getting girls involved in STEM subjects from a young age seems promising, as it allows girls from a young age to make a connection with these subjects.