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Gender and ICTs

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/05/2008 - 20:57
Publisher: 
BRIDGE
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http://www.bridge.ids.ac.uk
Author: 
Anita Gurumurthy
Published Date: 
2008
Abstract: 

The ICT arena is characterized by the strategic control exercised by powerful corporations and nations - monopolies built upon the intellectual property regime, increasing surveillance of the Interned and an undermining of its democratic substance, and exploitation of the powerless by capitalist imperialism, sexism and racism.  Within the ICT arena women have relatively little ownership of and influence on the decision-making processes being underrepresented in the private sector and government bodies which control this arena.

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Gender in a Macroeconomic Framework: A CGE Model Analysis

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 08/05/2008 - 15:44
Publisher: 
The International Development Research Centre of Canada
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.idrc.ca
Author: 
Anushree Sinha and N. Sangeeta
Published Date: 
2003
Abstract: 
The importance of gender aware macro-economic analysis has increased with many developing countries, including India, embarking upon Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs), since women and men are differentially affected by such programmes.
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South Africa National Policy Framework for Women’s Empowerment and Gender Equality Africa

Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 28/04/2008 - 16:11
Publisher: 
Office on the Status of Women - South Africa
Publisher / Organization Main page URL: 
http://www.info.gov.za/
Author: 
Dr. Ellen Kornegay
Published Date: 
2000
Abstract: 

South Africa's definition of and goals towards achieving gender equality are guided by a vision of human rights which incorporates acceptance of equal and inalienable rights of all women and men.

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