Who We Are and What We Want

Goh, Debbie

doi:10.1080/1369118x.2011.649773

Cited by 5 publications

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“…For instance, Nsibirano (2009) examined whether gender symbolism contributes to a positive comprehension of disparities in ICT use in university education by drawing on ideas established in feminist standpoint theory and gender symbolism. Goh (2013) examined the use of Third World feminist epistemology as both methodological and theoretical frameworks in GDD studies. The aim was to identify the understanding of disadvantaged Appalachian women in the digital age, to empower them and to determine whether they could use information and communication technology in their efforts to change their conditions.…”

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Women Taking Up Space: A Conceptual Analysis of the Gender-Digital Divide in South Africa

Khumalo¹,

Saurombe²

2023

Proceeding of the International Conference on Social Sciences

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The world has become progressively digital and visibility into the digital gender gap is becoming crucial. Each year, data demonstrates a persistent gender divide in access to information and resources that promote economic and social mobility. According to a study by Women in Digital Transformation, the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated the gender digital divide. Sub-Saharan Africa appears to be following the continental trend of low digital connectedness among women with approximately 300 million unconnected women living in the region. In South Africa, the gender gap in digital technology access, use, and adoption remains persistent. Ultimately, gaps in digital skills, employment, and entrepreneurship in Information Communication Technology and other sectors result from this inequality in access. Utilizing a conceptual research design, this paper primarily sought to ascertain the gender discrepancies that still exist regarding access to digital resources and knowledge, despite women empowerment being one of the key sustainable development goals for 2030. A theoretical framework encompassing the theory of the digital divide, within the greater communication theory, was used to interrogate the identified phenomena in this study. The paper further offered a conceptual framework, identified by the authors as being the best practices for bridging the gaps on the subject. A further empirical enquiry is recommended to support the conceptual insights inferred in this study.

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Women Taking Up Space: A Conceptual Analysis of the Gender-Digital Divide in South Africa

Khumalo¹,

Saurombe²

2023

Proceeding of the International Conference on Social Sciences

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After access: An inquiry into ICT use factors for indian women

Paul

Thompson

Heinström

2015

Proc. Assoc. Info. Sci. Tech.

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Nations have made great strides in providing physical access to digital technologies and educational opportunities, yet barriers still exist that prevent those who have strong physical and intellectual access to information and communication technology from taking full advantage of the information and opportunities the technology offers. Women in particular are affected by social barriers which may be quite subtle and are easily excluded from taking an active role in the information society. This study explores how Indian women incorporate information and communication technology (ICT) into their daily lives and what aids or barriers they face in the process. This study contributes to an understanding of factors that lead to Indian women's current use of ICT, reasons why Indian women choose to use ICT, and barriers to this usage.

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