Gender inequality Flashcards
Give at least two pieces of sociological evidence to support the argument that new digital forms of communication are controlled by men and are designed for men
- HARAWAY- criticised online/offline male dominance. Argues that women must not be excluded from new forms of digital communications
- FAANG dominated by men-computing and IT stereotypes (MPHIDI)
- PEREZ (invisible women) technology designed for men- e.g health kit tracks vast array of health data but not periods
Give at least two pieces of sociological evidence to support the argument that gender stereotypes are reinforced online
- PEREZ- women are under-represented on Google images across a range of professions
- GREEN and SINGLETON- online communities more popular with women- reinforce ‘homemaker’ stereotypes
What does the term gendered cyberhate mean? Explain, using an example, why this is a problem online
Violent, abuse language and threats against women, due to their gender. E.g. BATES (everyday sexism) reported receiving hundreds of cyber hate messages daily- causes women to leave social media or fear for their safety
Give at least two pieces of sociological evidence to support the argument that digital communications allow women to challenge gender discrimination and abuse against women in society
- BATES- ‘everyday sexism’- encourage women to share everyday experiences of sexual harassment- challenges sexism
- CHITTAL- #feminism- encourages women of all ages to come together and challenge sexual abuse (#me too)
Give at least two pieces of sociological evidence to support the argument that digital communications allow women to challenge gender stereotypes
- # thisgirlcan, #likeagirl, #banbossy- used to promote women in sports, and to challenge derogatory terms
- BOELLSTORFF- ‘second life’ vr- users not limited by gender identity when choosing an avatar- e.g. non-gendered to reduce stereotypes
- Apps (bumble) allow women to make first move- disregard ‘damsel in distress’ and ‘needing a man’ stereotypes
