Overview and details of the sessions of this conference. Please select a date or room to show only sessions at that day or location. Please select a single session for detailed view (with abstracts and downloads if available).
This agenda is preliminary and subject to change.
Please note that all times are shown in the time zone of the conference. The current conference time is: 19th May 2024, 09:40:28pm CST
Workshop #625: The Gender Disparity in Information Technology: A brief Analysis of Regional Differences between North and South
Time:
Monday, 22/Apr/2024:
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Location:Room 5
Events V on 3F
3F沙龙V
Session Abstract
Presentations
The Gender Disparity in Information Technology: A brief Analysis of Regional Differences between North and South
M. A. Holmner1, I. Fourie1, B. Le Roux1, A. Rorissa2, D. Alemneh3, S. Kaddu4, A. Meyer1
1University of Pretoria, South Africa; 2University of Tennessee, Knoxville, USA; 3University of North Texas, USA; 4School of Library and Information Sciences, Makerere University, Uganda;
Gender inequality in the information technology (IT) industry varies geographically, especially between the Global North and South. While cultural biases, school prejudices, and workplace norms contribute to gender disparities in the North, the South faces limitations in education, socioeconomics, and deeply ingrained gender roles. These disparities, influenced by socio-cultural and economic factors, demand tailored solutions. Achieving global gender equality in IT necessitates an understanding of these nuanced distinctions. This panel offers an overview of IT gender disparity and explores key themes: the perspectives of developed nations in the Northern Hemisphere and developing nations in the Global South, the challenges women in the South encounter in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education and IT opportunities, the gender divide in digital publishing (in production and consumption), and the impact of government policies and educational initiatives in the North on promoting gender equality in IT.
