Gendering computer work: An international perspective

Mackinnon, Alison; Blomqvist, Martha; Vehviläinen, Marja

doi:10.1007/bf01891412

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“…This discussion of women and how they position themselves in engineering parallels that in AI and Society on the gendering of computing and computers (Barua and Barua 2012;Mackinnon et al 1993). The continuation of this scheme in the discussion of gender and engineering cultures in the following section again parallels discussion in AI and society on the gendering of computing culture and (Truckenbrod 1993) and the gendering of technology (Adams 2019).…”

Section: Women Engineers In the Workplacementioning

confidence: 78%

Professional ethics and social responsibility: military work and peacebuilding

Hersh

2021

AI & Soc

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This paper investigates four questions related to ethical issues associated with the involvement of engineers and scientists in 'military work', including the influence of ethical values and beliefs, the role of gendered perspectives and moves beyond the purely technical. It fits strongly into a human (and planet)-centred systems perspective and extends my previous AI and Society papers on othering and narrative ethics, and ethics and social responsibility. It has two main contributions. The first involves an analysis of the literature through the application of different ethical theories and the application of gendered analysis to discussion of masculinities in engineering and the military. The second is a survey of scientists and engineers to investigate their opinions and experiences. The conclusions draw together the results of these two contributions to provide preliminary responses to the four questions and include a series of recommendations covering education and training, ethical approval of work not involving human participants or animals, the need for organisational support, approaches covering wider perspectives and the encouragement of individual ethical commitment.

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Section: Women Engineers In the Workplacementioning

confidence: 78%

Professional ethics and social responsibility: military work and peacebuilding

Hersh

2021

AI & Soc

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“…Yet, the universality of our current model of gendered roles has been challenged by Marxists (Engels, 2001;Carlin, 1989), and rejected by anthropological research (Burke Leacock, 1981;Strathern, 1980). Hence, MacKinnon et al (1993) argue that in a less sexist society women can excel at computer studies.…”

Section: Deficiencies In the Science And Technology Studies Treatmentmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Where skills become highly valued they tend to be redefined and appropriated by men (MacKinnon et al, 1993). 6 Social shaping then, can be appropriated as a tool for challenging the gendered nature of technology.…”

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A Conceptual Framework for Studying Gender in Information Systems Research

Wilson

2004

Journal of Information Technology

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This paper aims to attend the under-theorisation of gender within the Information Systems (IS) literature by adopting a critical and feminist approach to the organisational context of IS development and use. The IS are conceived of as innovations with theoretical concepts and observations for comprehending the innovation process advanced within Social Studies of Technology being described and applied to IS. Consequently, a conceptual framework for studying gender and IS is constructed by combining insights derived from:(1) gender and computing, concerning the differences and inequalities of development and use of IS; (2) gender and society concerning the existence of gendered spheres; (3) studies of gender and organisations concerning the social division of labour; and (4) gender and technology, concerning the masculinity of technology culture. The developed framework is tabulated, areas for future research suggested and potential research questions outlined. The latter employ examples from the field of nursing to illustrate their tangible application. The framework constitutes a contribution to IS research by providing access to additional explanations for organisational phenomena (such as user rejection); by deepening our understanding of the innovation process; by improving IS practice through increased awareness of social issues (especially gender); and by promoting further potential topics for IS researchers.

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A New Paradigm for Considering Gender in Information Systems Development Research

Wilson

2001

Realigning Research and Practice in Information Systems Development

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Gendering computer work: An international perspective

Cited by 5 publications

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Professional ethics and social responsibility: military work and peacebuilding

Professional ethics and social responsibility: military work and peacebuilding

A Conceptual Framework for Studying Gender in Information Systems Research

A New Paradigm for Considering Gender in Information Systems Development Research

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