Download or read book Gender in the Digital Sphere written by Barbara Mitra and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2024-03-12 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The digital sphere, especially social media, is perceived as a new form of public sphere where individuals can share and circulate information and participate in formal and informal democratic processes albeit in the context of echo chambers and confirmation biases. Gender in the Digital Sphere explores how we represent, express, and engage with the digital world via the lens of gender. Each chapter touches on one of the three pillars of engagement, expression, or representation in relation to the digital world, and themes range from social media, body image and identity to feminist activism to gender and digital narratives. The contributors raise important questions about the impact of digital media in everyday life and make connections between theory and everyday accounts of gender and technology.

Download or read book Ungendering Technology written by Carol J. Haddad and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2019-07-10 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers fresh insight into women’s mastery of technologies commonly associated with men, with important implications for institutional efforts to identify and support technical proficiency among girls and women. The work is structured across five original case studies featuring: breast cancer survivors in Newfoundland who constructed a wooden dragon boat using hand and power tools; Egyptian women who used information and communication technologies for political action during the Revolution of 2011; pioneer female audio engineers in the United States working in live concert and studio venues; U.S. female commercial airline pilots who mastered the complexity of flying large aircraft; and a university-educated woman working in sewer maintenance and repair for the City of Detroit in the 1970s. The case studies capture women’s own voices and present a range of historical and geographic locations. A major contribution of this volume is the multidisciplinary analytical framework used to explain women’s motivation to engage with non-traditional technologies, the role of peer and political support in encouraging persistence, and informal as well as formal knowledge and skill acquisition. Above all, it is a story of women's empowerment - individually and collectively. This is a unique book suitable for undergraduates and graduates in the fields of Women's and Gender Studies; Science, Technology and Society (STS) Studies; Engineering Education; and Adult Education.

Download or read book A Feminist Reading of China s Digital Public Sphere written by Altman Yuzhu Peng and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2020-10-20 with total page 138 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book makes an original contribution to the field of feminist cultural studies through an analysis of the gender-politics axis established in China’s digital public sphere. While a growing body of literature in contemporary feminist cultural studies has turned attention to the Chinese environment, scholarship remains limited in exploring the intersection of gender and politics in the context of Chinese digital cultures. This book addresses this timely topic. It will appeal to both scholars and students interested in exploring the complex, dynamic interplay between digital cultures, public expressions, as well as representations and perceptions of gender reflected in Chinese Internet users’ everyday communicative practice from a feminist media studies perspective.

Download or read book Women in the Digital World written by Anya Schiffrin and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2023-04-04 with total page 239 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Women’s existence in the digital world has been closely studied by scholars and attracted the attention of activists worldwide. Women, like men, early on saw the Internet as a potentially powerful and liberating tool that would help them find groups or communities with similar aims and interests. Today there is more awareness of the deleterious effects of unconstrained online speech such as online violence, ridicule, silencing, and threats against women. Women in the Digital World brings together the latest academic research on women online and includes chapters on political speech, gendered online violence, dealing with sexual assaults, marginalization of women politicians, and how women participate (or don’t) via online environments. The interdisciplinary research in this volume brings together communications studies, gender studies, sociology, politics, and computer science and is essential reading for those seeking to understand a growing field. The book should be of interest also for activists and NGOs who seek to deepen their knowledge on the place of females online. It was originally published as a special issue of the journal Information, Communication & Society.

Download or read book Cultural Mapping and the Digital Sphere written by Kathleen Kellett and published by University of Alberta. This book was released on 2015-09-30 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fourteen essays map Canadian literary and cultural products via advances in digital humanities research methodologies.

Download or read book Digital Entrepreneurship Gender and Intersectionality written by Wing-Fai Leung and published by Springer. This book was released on 2018-09-27 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details qualitative research focusing on Internet startups, digital entrepreneurship, race and sex discrimination, and the sharing economy. Addressing the intersections between issues of gender, age, ethnicity and class, the author interviews startup founders, including many husband and wife teams, in order to understand the working and private lives of digital entrepreneurs in and from Taiwan who utilise Internet and mobile technologies, against a backdrop of the country’s political, social and economic history. It investigates contemporary debates about entrepreneurship as they are experienced by new generations of start-uppers who challenge existing social and cultural norms by becoming creative workers and embracing the precarity that exists in the volatile digital economy.

Download or read book Cyberfeminism and Gender Violence in Social Media written by Mishra, Deepanjali and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2023-10-04 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cyberfeminism and Gender Violence in Social Media is a timely and essential book that addresses the increasing violence against women on social media platforms. With the rise of digitalization and the advent of social media, women have been subjected to various forms of violence such as cyberbullying, trolling, and body shaming. This volume compiles research works on the topic of how women fall prey to social networking sites and possible remedial actions to prevent such issues. The book provides an interdisciplinary approach, making it relevant to a wide range of fields such as social science, humanities, technology, and management. It creates awareness among people, especially women, about the prospects of cybersecurity and its impact on their wellness. This book enriches readers about the impact of social media on the general public and how cyber security education can make people more aware of their security and well-being while online. This book is ideal for researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in new and innovative techniques for the safety of people irrespective of their gender. It is a significant contribution to the ongoing conversation on women's rights and violence against them in the digital age.

Download or read book Gender Equality Women s Rights in Review 2020 written by United Nations Publications and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-13 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2020 marks the 25th anniversary of the adoption of the Beijing Platform for Action. It also marks the first time that progress on the implementation of the Platform is reviewed in light of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted in 2015. This report therefore takes an integrated approach to reporting on progress, gaps and challenges related to the advancement of gender equality and women's rights across six dimensions that link the Platform's critical areas of concern and the Sustainable Development Goals. It finds that there have been important gains since the adoption of the Beijing Platform in 1995, but that progress towards gender equality has stalled and even reversed in some areas in recent years. Across the globe women's movements, energized by young feminists at the helm, are challenging slow and piecemeal progress and are impatient for systemic change. World leaders can learn from the ways in which these movements work across silos and political boundaries, seeing their work to advance the rights of women and girls as inextricably linked to the achievement of economic, social and environmental justice for all. The report features their voices that must be heard and acted upon. The report also highlights catalytic policies and programmes under each of the six dimensions as well as a number of cross-cutting strategies that can accelerate the implementation of the entire Platform for Action for this generation and the next.

Download or read book Gender Age and Digital Games in the Domestic Context written by Alison Harvey and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-03-27 with total page 182 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Western digital game play has shifted in important ways over the last decade, with a plethora of personal devices affording a range of increasingly diverse play experiences. Despite the celebration of a more inclusive environment of digital game play, very little grounded research has been devoted to the examination of familial play and the domestication of digital games, as opposed to evolving public and educational contexts. This book is the first study to provide a situated investigation of the site of family play— the shared spaces and private places of gameplay within the domestic sphere. It carries out an empirically grounded and critical analysis of what marketing and sales discourses about shifts in the digital games audience actually look like in the space of the home, as well as the social and cultural role these ludic technologies take in the everyday practices of the family in the domestic context. It examines the material realities of video game technologies in the home; including time management and spatial organization, as well as the discursive role these devices play in discussions of technological competence and its complex relationship to age, generational differences, and gender performance. Harvey’s interdisciplinary approach and innovative methodology will hold great critical appeal for those studying digital culture, children’s media, and feminist studies of new media, as well as critical theories of technology and leisure and sport theory.

Download or read book The Palgrave Handbook of Gender Media and Communication in the Middle East and North Africa written by Loubna H. Skalli and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-05-20 with total page 592 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Palgrave Handbook of Gender, Media and Communication in the Middle East and North Africa stands as an authoritative and up-to-date resource on the critical debates, research methods and ongoing reflections on how gender and communication intersect with the economic, social, political, and cultural fabrics of the countries in the MENA region. The Handbook comprises thirty-one chapters written by both established and rising scholars of gender, media, and digital technologies, and will rely on fresh data which seeks to capture the dynamic and complex realities of MENA societies, as well as the tensions and contradictions in the politics of gender and uses of communication technologies. The Handbook is split into six sections: Gender, Identities and Sexualities; The Gender of Politics; Gender and Activism; Gender-Based Violence; Gender and Entrepreneurship; and Gender in Expressive Cultures.

Download or read book Misogynoir Transformed written by Moya Bailey and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2021-05-25 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where racism and sexism meet—an understanding of anti-Black misogyny When Moya Bailey first coined the term misogynoir, she defined it as the ways anti-Black and misogynistic representation shape broader ideas about Black women, particularly in visual culture and digital spaces. She had no idea that the term would go viral, touching a cultural nerve and quickly entering into the lexicon. Misogynoir now has its own Wikipedia page and hashtag, and has been featured on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show and CNN’s Cuomo Prime Time. In Misogynoir Transformed, Bailey delves into her groundbreaking concept, highlighting Black women’s digital resistance to anti-Black misogyny on YouTube, Facebook, Tumblr, and other platforms. At a time when Black women are depicted as more ugly, deficient, hypersexual, and unhealthy than their non-Black counterparts, Bailey explores how Black women have bravely used social-media platforms to confront misogynoir in a number of courageous—and, most importantly, effective—ways. Focusing on queer and trans Black women, she shows us the importance of carving out digital spaces, where communities are built around queer Black webshows and hashtags like #GirlsLikeUs. Bailey shows how Black women actively reimagine the world by engaging in powerful forms of digital resistance at a time when anti-Black misogyny is thriving on social media. A groundbreaking work, Misogynoir Transformed highlights Black women’s remarkable efforts to disrupt mainstream narratives, subvert negative stereotypes, and reclaim their lives.

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Download or read book Digital Education And Economic Transformation Bridging The Gap written by Dr. Heena Upadhyaya and published by MEADOW PUBLICATION. This book was released on 2024-03-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book titled "Digital Education and Economic Transformation: Bridging the Gap" provides a thorough examination of the point of convergence between digital education and economic transformation. The text offers significant perspectives, tactics, and suggestions for closing the disparity between digital educational endeavours and their influence on the advancement and progress of the economy. The initial portion of the book delves into the digital revolution's impact on education and the economy, emphasising the necessity of modifying educational systems to align with the requirements of the digital age. The statement underscores the significance of bridging the gap in digital accessibility and guaranteeing universal access to digital learning prospects for comprehensive economic advancement. The book explores the digital gender divide, which refers to the unequal distribution of access to and use of digital technologies between genders. The discussion delves into the socio-economic and cultural determinants that underlie the digital gender gap, and puts forth a set of measures aimed at fostering gender parity in digital education, while acknowledging the capacity of such initiatives to enhance women's economic agency. The book places significant emphasis on digital competencies that are essential for success in the contemporary labour market, thereby delving into the proficiencies that individuals need to flourish in the 21st century. The text pertains to the issue of skills gap and offers perspectives on strategies for cultivating digital competencies via educational and training initiatives. The significance of ongoing education and flexibility in the era of digitalization is underscored. With a focus on incorporating digital literacy, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities into educational institutions, curriculum design is examined in the context of the digital world. The book presents creative methods for creating curricula and emphasises the value of interdisciplinary and hands-on learning in preparing readers for the digital age. The analysis of policy and governance is deemed crucial in addressing the disparity between digital education and economic transformation. The publication goes into the various policy frameworks that facilitate the promotion of digital inclusion, accessibility, and affordability. It emphasises the need of working together amongst business, academia, and government to promote innovation and entrepreneurship, which fuels economic growth. The publication additionally examines the assessment of digital educational endeavours and their influence on economic metamorphosis. The work explores into the topic of evaluation methodologies, performance indicators for gauging achievement, and showcases instances of prosperous endeavours. The piece presents insights gained and suggestions put forth for proficient monitoring and evaluation, in addition to tactics for expanding prosperous endeavours. As a conclusion, "Digital Education and Economic Transformation: Bridging the Gap" provides a thorough road map for decision-makers, educators, and other stakeholders looking to use digital education for economic growth. In order to close the gap and realise the transformational potential of digital education for economic success, it highlights the significance of inclusive access, gender equality, skill development, creative curriculum design, supporting legislation, and efficient assessment.

Download or read book Contemporary Gender Formations in India written by Nandini Dhar and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-02-27 with total page 367 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The volume discusses critical issues surrounding the developments in gender movements in the last two decades in India following the Delhi rape case and the ensuing massive protests in December 2012. A critical documentation of some of the key moments surrounding the contemporary gendered formations and radicalisms in South Asia, the chapters span questions of class, caste, sexuality, digital feminisms, and conflict zones. The book looks at anger, protest, and imaginations of resistance. It showcases the ‘new’ visibility that digital spaces have opened up to lend voice to survivors who are let down by traditional justice mechanisms and raises questions regarding ‘individualized’ modes of seeking justice as against traditional ‘collective’ voices that have always been a hallmark of movements. The volume analyses and criticizes the complicity of the state and the court as agents of reinforcing gender violence – an issue that has not been theorized enough by activists and scholars of violence. Further, it also delves into the #MeToo movement and the LoSHA, as both have raised contentious, controversial, and often conflicting debates on the nature of addressing sexual harassment, particularly at the workplace. Calling for further debate and discussions of cyberspace, gender justice, sexual violence, male entitlement, and forms of neoliberal feminism, this volume will be of immense interest to scholars and researchers in the areas of women and gender studies, sociology and social theory, gender politics, political theory, democracy, protest movements, politics, media and the internet, political advocacy, and law and legal theory. It will also be a compelling read for anyone interested in gender justice and equal rights.

Download or read book Emerging Developments and Technologies in Digital Government written by Guo, Yuanyuan and published by IGI Global. This book was released on 2024-04-15 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the digital government field continues to evolve rapidly, scholars and professionals must stay ahead of the curve by developing innovative solutions and gaining comprehensive insights. The global landscape of digital governance is undergoing transformative shifts, necessitating a deep understanding of historical developments, current practices, and emerging trends. This urgent demand for knowledge forms the crux of the problem that the book, Emerging Developments and Technologies in Digital Government, addresses with expert knowledge and insights. The book serves as an indispensable resource for academic scholars grappling with the complexities of digital government. It critically examines historical transitions from technology-centric paradigms to people-centric models, shedding light on the global impact of open data initiatives and the vital role of human-computer interaction in reshaping government websites. For professionals and researchers across disciplines such as library sciences, administrative management, sociology, and information technology, this book becomes a beacon, offering insights and tangible solutions to navigate the multifaceted dimensions of digital government.

Download or read book Gender and Technology at Work written by Ellen Balka and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2024-03-31 with total page 405 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insights about how gender and technology interact at work framed from an ethical-political standpoint, aimed at achieving design justice.

Download or read book Designing Gender written by Sarah Elsie Baker and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2023-12-28 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book offers an ideal first step for designers looking to disrupt contemporary design practice by challenging gender inequality. Drawing on feminist and queer theory, it outlines key concepts and applies them to a broad spectrum of design activity. By developing feminist design approaches and methods, it provides a practical resource for designers wanting to make a change. Designing Gender covers essential topics including definitions of sex, gender and sexuality, histories of women in design, parity in professional design practice, diversity of users, non-binary design approaches, and sustainable and equitable futures. Filled with examples from around the world, the book recognises the culturally specific nature of gendered experience. Interviews with designers working in a diverse range of fields including user experience design, visual communication, interaction design and critical design, highlight the challenges and opportunities involved in designing a more equitable society. Each chapter showcases key methods and tools and culminates in hands-on activities.