scholarly journals Gender Digital Divide – Examining the Reality

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (11S) ◽  
pp. 214-219
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Digital Tool ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Gender Divide ◽  
Underrepresentation Of Women

In this age of digital revolution, one of the most significant inequalities that prevail across all social and economic groups is the gender divide. The limitation, obstacle and challenges faced by the women across the globe prevent them to access and use the information technology. There is an underrepresentation of women in the decision-making structures in the digital information society, where they are considered as technophobic, wherein the plans and policies were gendersensitive. The constraining elements in relation to women’s usage of technology lie in the socio-economic and cultural barriers laid down by society. Gender bias-ness exists in the attitude of using information technology. The cultural norms forbid women’s interaction with the outside society which restricts them from the usage of ICT. In addition, the disparity in the education and income sectors, social class and geographic locations cast a shadow in the usage of the ICT. But a contradictory situation exists in the present postmodern society, where women are gaining education and income opportunity, where ICT as a digital tool has enabled them to overcome this long-lasting inequality, contribute in the community building and decision-making process. It has provided them with the freedom of interaction and shares their opinions and gathers information across the information society. But the United Nation World Summit on the Information Society (2003-2005, 2017) highlighted that gender digital divide still persist in the society. Like so, the question remains whether the gender digital divide is hype or reality? So, this paper will try to examine the gender divide existing in this digital information society.

Bridging the Digital Divide

2011 ◽  
pp. 38-67
Author(s):  
Mary Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Feminist Perspective ◽  
Printing Press ◽  
Social Revolution ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Old Growth ◽  
Written Information

Dale Spender compares the contemporary growth of digital information (due to computer technology) with the centuries-old growth of written information (due to the printing press), which inspired a tremendous social revolution. Today, digital information has the potential to inspire a similar social revolution, if we all have access as users and creators of information technology. Some have described the gap between those with power to use and create digital information and those who do not as a “digital divide.” How can we use the potential of information technology to birth a new social revolution on a global scale? How can we bridge the digital divide? The answers lie in a reevaluation of science and technology to include us all. This chapter explores the problem from a feminist perspective and proposes a variety of solutions.

COVID-19: Unmasking the Digital Gender Divide in a Pandemic

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lina Shouman ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Digital Divide ◽  
Gender Equality ◽  
Gender Inequality ◽  
New Technologies ◽  
Economic Life ◽  
Alternative Methods ◽  
Digital Inequality ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Digital World ◽  
Gender Divide

Abstract The digital revolution has paved the way to a digital world that stimulates economic growth, develops health outcomes, and raises millions out of poverty by means of new technologies and services. The COVID-19 outbreak hastened the implementation of digital solutions at an exceptional speed, producing unforeseen opportunities for alternative methods to social and economic life. On the other hand, the COVID-19 crisis threatens to repel hard-won achievements in gender equality, further revealing women’s vulnerabilities based on their already existing economic, social and political situations. Tackling the digital gender divide is essential to guaranteeing sustainability of women’s livelihood. Therefore, the aim of this study is to find out if the COVID-19 crisis is enforcing existing digital inequality keeping in mind that failure to address the gender digital divide will increase gender inequality. Keywords: Digital revolution, COVID-19, gender equality, digital gender divide, digital inequality

Bridging the Digital Divide

2008 ◽  
pp. 2983-2991
Author(s):  
Mary Kirk
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Digital Divide ◽  
Computer Technology ◽  
Global Scale ◽  
Feminist Perspective ◽  
Printing Press ◽  
Social Revolution ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Old Growth ◽  
Written Information

Dale Spender compares the contemporary growth of digital information (due to computer technology) with the centuries-old growth of written information (due to the printing press), which inspired a tremendous social revolution. Today, digital information has the potential to inspire a similar social revolution, if we all have access as users and creators of information technology. Some have described the gap between those with power to use and create digital information and those who do not as a “digital divide.” How can we use the potential of information technology to birth a new social revolution on a global scale? How can we bridge the digital divide? The answers lie in a reevaluation of science and technology to include us all. This chapter explores the problem from a feminist perspective and proposes a variety of solutions.

scholarly journals A Frame Procedure for Multiple Criteria Selection of IT Products and Services

2013 ◽  
Vol 60 (1) ◽  
pp. 94-106
Author(s):  
Vesna Čančer
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Information Society ◽  
Multiple Criteria Decision Making ◽  
Multiple Criteria ◽  
Interval Scale ◽  
It Infrastructure ◽  
Selection Of

Abstract In an information society, the Information Technology (IT) infrastructure of enterprises is important for their performance. Since in the last few decades the Multiple Criteria Decision Making (MCDM) methods have already turned out to be very applicable in solving problems, this article explores the particularities of the frame procedure for MCDM by using the group of methods based on assigning weights in the selection of IT products and services in enterprises. Special attention is given to the methods for establishing the judgements on criteria‘s importance, based on the interval scale. The procedure is completed for considering interactions - synergies and redundancies - among criteria, which can strengthen the decision making basis in the selection of the most appropriate IT product or service. The applicability of the above mentioned frame procedure is illustrated via a reallife case - the selection of the most appropriate storage array

An investigation of STEM Interest, Mathematics Beliefs and gender stereotypes among pre-service early childhood educators

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Delahunty ◽  
Máire Ní Ríordáin ◽  
Mark Prendergast
Keyword(s):  
Early Childhood ◽  
Gender Stereotypes ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Gender Stereotype ◽  
Early Childhood Teacher ◽  
Cultural Barriers ◽  
Global Issue ◽  
Underrepresentation Of Women ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Stem Interest

BackgroundThe underrepresentation of women in STEM fields is a pervasive global issue. Despite evidence casting doubt on the preconceived notions that males outperform females in these domains, gender stereotype beliefs persist and have been highlighted as potential cultural barriers limiting females opportunities. Gender stereotype and ability beliefs emerge in early childhood and recent evidence has highlighted early childhood education as a promising period for the cultivation of positive STEM dispositions. AimsThis study investigated gender stereotype beliefs, mathematical self-beliefs and STEM attitudes among a sample of pre-service early childhood teachers to assess the existence of stereotype endorsements and predictive relationships with STEM interests.SampleParticipants were pre-service early childhood teacher (N=74), mean age 21.17 years, 4 males and 70 femalesMethodsElectronic surveys utilising a series of pre-established scales, measuring gender stereotype bias from ability and cultural perspectives, mathematical self-belief variables (self-efficacy, self-concept, anxiety), and interest in STEM, were distributed. ResultsRegression analysis reveal previous level of mathematical study at secondary school, social persuasions as a sources of self-efficacy and gender stereotype endorsements as significant predictors of overall attitude to STEMConclusions Findings suggest the importance of previous school experience and social influences as well as participants’ gender stereotype endorsements in influencing interest in STEM. These data are discussed in light of implications for teachers; future practice and teacher education

ІНФОРМАЦІЙНА ФУНКЦІЯ АРТ-РИНКУ В КОНТЕКСТІ СУЧАСНОГО УКРАЇНСЬКОГО МИСТЕЦТВА (НА ПРИКЛАДІ БІЄНАЛЕ)

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Admink Admink
Keyword(s):  
Information Society ◽  
Art Market ◽  
Organizational Structures ◽  
Cultural Activity ◽  
Information Structures ◽  
Digital Revolution ◽  
Function Information ◽  
Venice Biennale ◽  
Role Of Information

Обґрунтована необхідність розширення культурологічних досліджень арт-ринку з урахуванням останніх культурно-мистецьких тенденцій, а також його наукової концептуалізації у вітчизняній культурології. Враховуючи зростання ролі інформації, арт-ринок набуває нових ціннісно-смислових аспектів, а інтерес до цієї теми потребує культурологічного осмислення. Інформаційна функція арт-ринку актуалізується завдяки формуванню і розвитку інформаційно-технологічної революції, тому має вплив на соціокультурну діяльність митців та презентацію їхнього мистецтва. Функцію інформування на арт-ринку виконують організаційні структури, серед яких виділено виставки та бієнале. Проаналізовано проєкти українських митців на першій Київській міжнародній бієнале сучасного мистецтва ARSENALE 2012 та проєкт Ж/ Кадирової під час 58 Венеційської бієнале у 2019 р. Ключові слова: арт-ринок, інформаційна функція, інформаційне суспільство, бієнале, Мистецький Арсенал, Арсенале 2012, Венеційське бієнале 2019. The necessity of expanding the cultural researches of the art market, taking into account the latest cultural and art tendencies, is considered, as well as its scientific conceptualization in national cultural studies. The art market is gaining new valuable and semantic meanings, because of the growing role of information. So the interest in this topic requires cultural reflection. The information function of this market is actualized due to the formation and the development of the digital revolution, so it has an impact on the socio-cultural activity of the artists and the presentation of their art. Information structures in the art market are performed by organizational structures, among which exhibitions and biennials are highlighted. The projects of Ukrainian artists from the first Kyiv International Biennale of Contemporary Art ARSENALE 2012 and the project of Zhanna Kadyrova from the 58th Venice Biennale in 2019 are analyzed. Key words: art market, informational function, information society, biennale, Mystetskyi Arsenal, ARSENALE 2012, Venice Biennale 2019.  

Information technology support for integrated supply chain modeling

2008 ◽  
Vol 27 (1) ◽  
pp. 3-13
Author(s):  
Charu Chandra ◽  
Jānis Grabis
Keyword(s):  
Decision Making ◽  
Information Technology ◽  
Supply Chain ◽  
Process Modeling ◽  
Service Oriented Architecture ◽  
Model Development ◽  
Integrated Models ◽  
Supply Chain Modeling ◽  
Decision Making Models ◽  
Integrated Supply Chain

Multiple interrelated decision-making models are frequently used in supply chain modeling. Model integration is a precondition for efficient development and utilization of these models. This paper discusses use of modern information technology (IT) techniques and methods for integration of supply chain decision-making models. The overall approach to using IT at various stages of model development is presented. Data and process modeling techniques are used to developed semi-formalized representation of integrated models. These models support integration of decision-making components with other parts of supply chain information system. Process modeling is also used to describe interrelationships among multiple decision-making models. This representation is used as the basis for implementation of integrated models. The service-oriented architecture is proposed as an implementation platform. The presented discussion serves as the basis for further developments in developing integrated supply chain decision-making models.

scholarly journals Bruno Leoni’s Concept of Law and Representation in The Cyber Age: A Cybernetic Model

2020 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 56-65
Author(s):  
Mario De Benedetti
Keyword(s):  
Political Theory ◽  
Social Order ◽  
Information Society ◽  
The Political ◽  
Digital Information ◽  
Political Arena ◽  
Cybernetic Model ◽  
Norbert Wiener ◽  
Law And Politics ◽  
Concept Of Law

AbstractThe purpose of this article is to contextualize Bruno Leoni’s political theory within the Digital Information Society, a new dimension of public participation in the political arena and a sign of the democratic transition through new forms of involvement by public opinion. In particular, the evolution of the Information Society will be briefly examined starting from the studies of Fritz Machlup, considered its progenitor, to pass to the examination of the Leonian concept of law and politics in the technological society, with reference to Norbert Wiener and Karl Deutsch’s cybernetic theory. This paper will attempt to describe the evolutive process of political participation in democratic society by reinterpreting the thought of Bruno Leoni concerning Democracy, the State and the homo telematicus in the digital social order.

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