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Perhaps it’s time for a fresh approach to ICT gender research? A paper presented at the Information Systems Foundations workshop conducted at the ANU (2004)
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@MISC{Webb04perhapsit’s,
author = {Phyl Webb and Judy Young},
title = {Perhaps it’s time for a fresh approach to ICT gender research? A paper presented at the Information Systems Foundations workshop conducted at the ANU},
year = {2004}
}
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Abstract
The aim of this paper is to demonstrate the value of the adoption of a feminist epistemology in information, communication and technology (ICT) gender research. Much of the research undertaken in ICT in relation to gender issues adopts a positivist philosophy with some notable exceptions. A feminist research approach is rarely used in ICT gender research. This is despite the fact that it is generally accepted that the ICT workplace is “gendered ” and embodies a tacit masculine norm. This paper uses a case study that examines the imbalance in Tasmanian (Australia) ICT workplaces with a particular emphasis on the common characteristics of women currently working within the industry and the factors that could impact on women moving to or being placed in ICT positions. Clearly a research approach that enables the researchers to explore the perspective of the research participant and as a consequence offer some insights into the declining gender balance in the field offers significant benefits. ACM Classification: K7 (The Computing Profession), K7.0 (General).
Keyphrases
ict gender research information system foundation workshop fresh approach computing profession gender research feminist epistemology acm classification positivist philosophy research participant common characteristic research approach significant benefit case study research undertaken gender balance notable exception tacit masculine norm feminist research approach consequence offer ict position ict workplace particular emphasis
