Mapping research in gender and digital technology

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2017-12

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Association for Progressive Communications

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The study themes include embodiment, agency, expression, movement building, access, economy and gender in network economies. It indicates common trends, issues and areas for further research, focusing on information and communications technologies (ICT), and the Internet in particular. This publication is the final output of the research project. For the Women’s Rights Programme in the Association for Progressive Communication (APC WRP), the study provides opportunities to assess the broader field and achievements in terms of policy reform, changing the discourse, and building capacity. Mapping of knowledge production in the field of gender and digital technology is part of the IDRC Networked Economies programme.

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GENDER INCLUSION, GENDER ROLES, INTERNET, FEMINISM, ACCESS TO ICT, INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY (ICT), WOMEN’S RIGHTS, KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION, DIGITAL INCLUSION, NETWORKS, INFORMATION SOCIETY, ACTIVISM, HUMAN RIGHTS, LOW AND MIDDLE INCOME COUNTRIES, GLOBAL

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