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What causes the digital gender gap?

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United Nations University International Institute for Global Health (UNU-IIGH)
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Thu 29 Apr 2021
7:00 am
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Part of the Gender and Digital Health Webinar Series
  • Understanding barriers to, and adoption of, mobile phones in India
  • Barriers and triggers of mobile internet use in Africa and South Asia
  • The digital divide on social media platforms – barriers and triggers of social media use in India
  • Gender-based discrimination in technical fields, which emanates from conscious and unconscious biases about women’s aptitude and ability

The ‘What causes the digital gender gap?’ is part of the Gender and Digital Health Webinar Series. Watch the webinar below for free.

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What is it about?

This webinar is a global discussion on the causes of the digital gender gap. It highlights conscious and unconscious biases, mitigating reputational risks among others.

Who is part of it?

The Gender and Digital Health Webinar Series is organised by a consortium between UNU IIGH, The University of Cape Town and BBC Media Action. This online session had the participation of Georgia Barboni, Evidence for Policy Design from University of Warwick; Claire Sibthorpe from GSMA Connected Women; Sidharatha Swaroop from Facebook; Araba Sey, Principal Researcher with Research ICT Africa, and a Senior Research Scientist at the University of Washington Information School as speakers. The session also had the participation of guest discussant Kerry Scott.

Two Indian women carrying water in silver bowls on their heads wearing traditional saris.

The SKY Program in rural India achieved a 56% short-term increase in smartphone ownership among women, though men’s use doubled.

Giorgia Barboni
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Affordability, literacy and skills, safety and security, and family approval are indicators that are measured & need to be met in order to tackle key barriers.

Claire Sibthorpe
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