Gender Technology & Development
Scope & Guideline
Empowering Voices, Transforming Technologies.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Gender and Technology Intersections:
The journal examines how technology influences gender roles and relationships, investigating both the empowering and disempowering effects of technological advancements on different genders. - Impact of Development Policies on Gender:
Research focuses on evaluating how development policies and programs affect gender equality and women's empowerment, particularly in diverse socio-economic contexts. - Cultural and Societal Norms in Gender Dynamics:
The journal explores the cultural, societal, and institutional factors that shape gender norms and their implications for technology use and access. - Gender-responsive Innovations:
It emphasizes the need for gender-responsive approaches in technological innovations, advocating for solutions that specifically address the needs and challenges faced by marginalized genders. - Empirical Studies and Qualitative Research:
The journal publishes a mix of empirical studies and qualitative research that provide in-depth insights into gendered experiences and perspectives in various sectors, including agriculture, health, and technology.
Trending and Emerging
- Digital Technologies and Gender Empowerment:
There is a growing emphasis on how digital technologies can empower marginalized genders, particularly in rural and developing contexts, showcasing innovative uses of technology for gender equity. - Intersectionality in Gender Studies:
Emerging research increasingly incorporates intersectional frameworks, examining how gender intersects with other identities such as race, class, and sexuality, leading to a more nuanced understanding of gender dynamics. - Gendered Responses to Climate Change:
A noticeable trend is the exploration of gendered impacts of climate change and environmental challenges, focusing on women's roles and strategies in adaptation and resilience. - Men's Roles in Gender Equality:
There is an increasing focus on men's roles and responsibilities in achieving gender equality, moving beyond the traditional focus on women's issues alone. - Gender and Health Technology:
Research is increasingly exploring the intersection of gender and health technologies, particularly in response to global health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting gendered health disparities.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Gender Roles and Employment:
Research focusing solely on traditional gender roles in employment settings has become less frequent, possibly due to the broader scope of gender studies that now include intersectionality and diverse identities. - Static Gender Analysis Frameworks:
There has been a decline in studies employing traditional, static frameworks for gender analysis, as scholars increasingly adopt dynamic, intersectional approaches that consider multiple identities and experiences. - Gender and Development in Isolation:
Publications that treat gender issues in isolation from broader development challenges have diminished, indicating a trend toward integrating gender analysis with other critical factors like climate change and economic development. - Focus on Women-only Initiatives:
Research concentrating exclusively on women-focused initiatives, without considering men's roles or broader gender dynamics, has decreased, suggesting a move towards more inclusive discussions.
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