Gender Issues In Learning And Working With Information Technology Social Constructs And Cultural Contexts
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Gender Issues In Learning And Working With Information Technology Social Constructs And Cultural Contexts
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Author : Booth, Shirley
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2010-05-31
Gender Issues In Learning And Working With Information Technology Social Constructs And Cultural Contexts written by Booth, Shirley and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-05-31 with Computers categories.
"This book deals with diffe four features of the burgeoning knowledge society: gender, equity, learning, and information technology with the focus on gender - not in the taken-for-granted biological sense of sex but in the socially constituted sense of it"--Provided by publisher.
Social Media And The Transformation Of Interaction In Society
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Author : Sahlin, John P.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2015-09-21
Social Media And The Transformation Of Interaction In Society written by Sahlin, John P. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-09-21 with Social Science categories.
The availability of various technological platforms enables individuals to feel a deeper sense of connectivity and contribution to their social circles and the world around them. This growing dependence on social networking platforms has altered the ways in which society functions and communicates. Social Media and the Transformation of Interaction in Society is a definitive reference source for timely scholarly research evaluating the impact of social networking platforms on a variety of relationships, including those between individuals, governments, citizens, businesses, and consumers. Featuring expansive coverage on a range of topics relating to social media applications and uses across industries, this publication is a critical reference source for professionals, educators, students, and academicians seeking current research on the role and impact of new media on modern society. This publication features authoritative, research-based chapters across a range of relevant topics including, but not limited to, computer-mediated communication, nonprofit projects, disaster response management, education, cyberbullying, microblogging, digital paranoia, user interaction augmentation, and viral messaging.
Arab Women And Their Evolving Roles In The Global Business Landscape
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Author : Al-A'ali, Ebtihaj
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2017-12-01
Arab Women And Their Evolving Roles In The Global Business Landscape written by Al-A'ali, Ebtihaj and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-12-01 with Social Science categories.
Occupational segregation is a pressing issue in business and can be detrimental to women in the workforce. With the this segregation growing, there is now an urgent need to increase the presence of women in the business market. Arab Women and Their Evolving Roles in the Global Business Landscape is a pivotal reference source for the latest research findings on the Arab culture and how the global culture impacts Arab women in the business market. Featuring extensive coverage on relevant areas such as work and family balance, gender stereotypes, and the glass ceiling, this publication is an ideal resource for legislators and policymakers, economic developers, corporate practitioners, educational faculties, and students of all disciplines who are looking to change the way gender is viewed in the workforce.
Androids Cyborgs And Robots In Contemporary Culture And Society
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Author : Thompson, Steven John
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2017-09-13
Androids Cyborgs And Robots In Contemporary Culture And Society written by Thompson, Steven John and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-09-13 with Technology & Engineering categories.
Mankind’s dependence on artificial intelligence and robotics is increasing rapidly as technology becomes more advanced. Finding a way to seamlessly intertwine these two worlds will help boost productivity in society and aid in a variety of ways in modern civilization. Androids, Cyborgs, and Robots in Contemporary Culture and Society is an essential scholarly resource that delves into the current issues, methodologies, and trends relating to advanced robotic technology in the modern world. Featuring relevant topics that include STEM technologies, brain-controlled androids, biped robots, and media perception, this publication is ideal for engineers, academicians, students, and researchers that would like to stay current with the latest developments in the world of evolving robotics.
Gender Considerations And Influence In The Digital Media And Gaming Industry
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Author : Prescott, Julie
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2014-06-30
Gender Considerations And Influence In The Digital Media And Gaming Industry written by Prescott, Julie and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-06-30 with Social Science categories.
Occupational segregation is an important issue and can be detrimental to women. There is a strong need for more women in science, engineering, and information technology, which are traditionally male dominated fields. Female representation in the computer gaming industry is a potential way to increase the presence of women in other computer-related fields. Gender Considerations and Influence in the Digital Media and Gaming Industry provides a collection of high-quality empirical studies and personal experiences of women working in male-dominated fields with a particular focus on the media and gaming industries. Providing insight on best methods for attracting and retaining women in these fields, this volume is a valuable reference for executives and members of professional bodies who wish to encourage women in their career progression.
Supporting Multiculturalism And Gender Diversity In University Settings
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Author : Zhou, Molly Y.
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2015-03-31
Supporting Multiculturalism And Gender Diversity In University Settings written by Zhou, Molly Y. and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-03-31 with Education categories.
Despite modern technology and the focus on international business striving to make the world a smaller place, many organizations still struggle with the need for diversity and multiculturalism. This issue is also present in academia, as women of color and those previously perceived to be in the ethnic minority continue the journey to become the educators and leaders that universities need. Supporting Multiculturalism and Gender Diversity in University Settings examines the experiences of some of these female leaders and what they learned in their rise through education and academia. Highlighting stories of feminism, race, and what it means to use these life lessons in the classroom, this book is a valuable resource for higher education administrators, policymakers, and women professionals everywhere.
Cases On Grassroots Campaigns For Community Empowerment And Social Change
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Author : Lekoko, Rebecca Nthogo
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2015-04-30
Cases On Grassroots Campaigns For Community Empowerment And Social Change written by Lekoko, Rebecca Nthogo and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-04-30 with Political Science categories.
In modern times, political and social reform often starts at the bottom of the socioeconomic ladder; common people with ordinary lives enact change through community organization and the desire to improve their own lives and the lives of those around them. Governments that support such movements can experience great advances and achievements in the long term. Cases on Grassroots Campaigns for Community Empowerment and Social Change presents a series of real-world studies on political and social activism in the information age, focusing on how empowerment of minority or underserved populations can serve to enact sweeping reforms regionally, nationally, or globally. This book is a critical resource for political and private actors, including government agencies, community organizers, political parties, and researchers in the social sciences. This reference work features research on timely topics such as women’s empowerment, poverty, social activism and social change, community building, and empowerment of individuals in a variety of socioeconomic settings and roles.
Training Initiatives And Strategies For The Modern Workforce
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Author : Frasard, Scott
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2016-12-28
Training Initiatives And Strategies For The Modern Workforce written by Frasard, Scott and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-28 with Business & Economics categories.
Organizations in modern business settings invest significant time and resources into training employees. By implementing new techniques and methods, business training programs can be optimized and contribute to overall competitive advantage. Training Initiatives and Strategies for the Modern Workforce is a comprehensive reference source for emerging perspectives on bringing evaluation training theory into practice, modifying practices based on the experiences of others, and applying new tools to improve trainings and evaluations. Featuring innovative coverage across relevant topics, such as business metrics, return on investment, and transfer of learning, this book is ideally designed for professionals, business educators, graduate students, practitioners and researchers actively involved in business environments.
Gender Considerations In Online Consumption Behavior And Internet Use
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Author : English, Rebecca
language : en
Publisher: IGI Global
Release Date : 2016-03-30
Gender Considerations In Online Consumption Behavior And Internet Use written by English, Rebecca and has been published by IGI Global this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-03-30 with Social Science categories.
The use of social media and blogging websites has become more prevalent especially among young women; this trend suggests that gender has the potential to coincide with one’s actions and engagement online. Despite this notable trend, there is still a dearth of research on how women use the internet and how it affects their health, families, and interpersonal relationships. Gender Considerations in Online Consumption Behavior and Internet Use considers the use of online technologies through the lens of gender. From blogs dedicated to motherhood and infertility, to the Movember men’s health movement, gender identity is expressed in a communitive way online. This book provides empirical evidence on gender-specific internet usage and the feminine online experience. It is a valuable resource for students, academicians, researchers, technology developers, and government officials.
Women Science And Technology
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Author : Mary Wyer
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2013-09-11
Women Science And Technology written by Mary Wyer and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-09-11 with Social Science categories.
Women, Science, and Technology is an ideal reader for courses in feminist science studies. This third edition fully updates its predecessor with a new introduction and twenty-eight new readings that explore social constructions mediated by technologies, expand the scope of feminist technoscience studies, and move beyond the nature/culture paradigm.