gender inequality

Question 1

Li + Kirkup

Answer 1

investigated gender differences + use of computers and looked at attitudes towards use of digital communication of 220 Chinese + 245 British students

• Self report survey questionnaires
• men more likely use email in chatrooms
• men both countries more self confident computing skills
• men express opinion

shows men dominate internet usage online world is arguably patriarchal and we are socialised in a way that leads to women feeling they lack skills to use them effectively in comparison to men.

Question 2

Globalisation and digital communication further patriarchal ideology and exploitation of women - Arlaccki

Answer 2

states organised exploitation one of the most undesirable consequences of globalisation and this can take form of sexual slavery. Both UK + abroad exploit in sex industry through forced labour, domestic servitude and cases not reported

e.g. Trafficking wages promised but not given

Question 2

Globalisation and digital communication further patriarchal ideology and exploitation of women - Castells

Answer 2

researched global criminal economy and found it is worth over £1 trillion per annum and includes trafficking in women and children

Question 3

Globalisation and digital communication further patriarchal ideology and exploitation of women - Hughes

Answer 3

explains digital communication can help reproduce patriarchy through sex exploitation e.g. sex tourism) digital communication means people can buy prostitutes and lives sex shows can be viewed through video conferencing

Question 4

application study - Butler

Answer 4

argues discourses ( academic, medical, political) embed ideas of women’s inferiority + need to be nurtured by men + now argue patriarchal ideology now fount its place on the primary discourse of our age .media is a tool to further spread patriarchal narratives surrounding women’s subordinate role to men in society

e.g. British women oppressed by unachievable standards by online advertisements such as ‘slap a slut day’
Andrew Tate quotes

Question 5

Digital communication allows women to challenge and potentially overcome patriarchal ideology and exploitation of women - Haraway

Answer 5

felt women should be part of the technological advances to social construction of what a woman should be

discusses transcending gender stereotypes digital platforms + online identities can be seen as contemporary manifestation
- felt women should be part of the technological advances to social construction of what a woman should be

discusses transcending gender stereotypes digital platforms + online identities can be seen as contemporary manifestation

Question 6

Nakuamura - positive

Answer 6

studied how digital global world being used by more women from range of ethnic + class backgrounds. Found digital communication was being used by women as a forum of support when they face discrimination and inequality.

e.g. Laura Bates ‘Everyday Sexism Project
Emma Watson ‘Heforshe’ campaign

Question 7

Cochrane - positive

Answer 7

examines women’s use of digital communication to challenge patriarchal and sexist attitudes + notes following

• The Girl guides introduced campaigning + activism badge ( encourage young girls)
• Larasi started campaign address racist and sexist attitudes in music videos ( Ban music that encourages violence or sexual abuse on girls