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What is Gender Discrimination

Chapter 14
Handbook of Research on Information Communication Technology Policy: Trends, Issues and Advancements
Is the attitude that causes a gender gap.
Published in Chapter:
Gender Digital Divide and National ICT Policies in Africa
Violet E. Ikolo (Delta State University, Nigeria)
Copyright: © 2011 |Pages: 21
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-61520-847-0.ch014
Abstract
The chapter provides an examination of the concept of the digital divide in Africa and its effect on the women in Africa, how ICTs can be used as tools for gender equality and empowerment and the barriers women face in regards to access to ICT infrastructure. These barriers includes: lack of access to physical infrastructure, illiteracy, social and cultural limitations, lack of finance, decision making ability, segregation in employment issues, etc. Also examined is the historical development of ICT policies in Africa, alongside a gender analysis of African ICT policies and policy oriented strategies for making ICT beneficial to women in Africa.
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Female Entrepreneurship in Portugal: Case Study for Micro-Companies in the Northern of Portugal
Historically, studies show that men have an advantage over women when it comes to starting a business. More recent studies indicate that the perceived disparity between male and female entrepreneurs doesn’t actually exist and gender is not a determining factor in the success or failure of a new business venture, even though, in practical terms, the different segmentation of family responsibilities includes gender discrimination.
Published in Chapter: Female Entrepreneurship in Portugal: Case Study for Micro-Companies in the Northern of Portugal; From: Entrepreneurial Orientation and Opportunities for Global Economic Growth
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Obstacles in Female School Education: The Importance of Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Gender can be understood as a framework encompassing the expected behaviour from men and women as per socially prescribed guidelines and in this framework, women have been assigned lower status. This inequality in status of females vis-a-vis males, is termed as gender discrimination, and generates quite harmful psychological, societal and economical effects ( Pokharel, 2008 ).
Published in Chapter: Obstacles in Female School Education: The Importance of Online Learning During the COVID-19 Pandemic; From: Handbook of Research on Technical, Privacy, and Security Challenges in a Modern World
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Gender Equality and Relevant European Policies Regarding Vocational Education and Labour Market: A Case Study From Greece
A belief that men and women are not equal, based either on biology and psychology or on cultural norms, which affects their lived experience.
Published in Chapter: Gender Equality and Relevant European Policies Regarding Vocational Education and Labour Market: A Case Study From Greece; From: Socio-Economic Perspectives on Vocational Skill Development: Emerging Research and Opportunities
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Women in Organizations: Challenges for Management
Any differential treatment in the form of exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex, which impairs or nullifies any activity or the recognition of women.
Published in Chapter: Women in Organizations: Challenges for Management; From: Handbook of Research on Contemporary Approaches in Management and Organizational Strategy
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The Relationship Among Perceived Gender Discrimination, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intention and the Moderator Role of Gender
Discrimination based on gender such as sexual harassment, pregnancy discrimination, and unequal pay for women doing the same jobs as men.
Published in Chapter: The Relationship Among Perceived Gender Discrimination, Job Satisfaction, and Turnover Intention and the Moderator Role of Gender; From: Promoting Social and Cultural Equity in the Tourism Sector
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Evaluating the Conflicting Interests in the United Nations: Comparative Analysis of UN Resolutions Policy Output Regarding Conflict-Related Violence (CRSV)
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Women Working in Turkey: Wage Injustice in the Labor Market
It is defined as women in society lacking basic services, experiencing unequal conditions compared to men in having opportunities and resources, being abused, and being represented at low rates in politics and working life.
Published in Chapter: Women Working in Turkey: Wage Injustice in the Labor Market; From: Handbook of Research on Digital Violence and Discrimination Studies
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Women, Peace, and Protection “Myth”: Analyzing the United Nations Security Policies for Women in Conflict
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Researching Sensitive Topics: The Case of Sexism and Gender Discrimination at Turkish Universities
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Gender Discrimination in Tourism Industry
Gender discrimination indicate that discrimination based on a person's gender. Because of gender discrimination, woman (man) do not have the same opportunities for education, careers, social life, etc.
Published in Chapter: Gender Discrimination in Tourism Industry; From: Contemporary Human Resources Management in the Tourism Industry
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Question of “Inclusiveness” and Gender Identity: Evaluating the Status and Impact of Equal Representation of Women in the United Nations
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An Exploratory Study of Recruitment of Women in the Port Industry
Gender discrimination is treating women or men differently in hiring, work environment, and working conditions. Gender discrimination is a situation that especially women are exposed to in their business life. The problems faced by women in wages, training, promotion, and benefiting from social rights in business life are a result of gender discrimination.
Published in Chapter: An Exploratory Study of Recruitment of Women in the Port Industry; From: Handbook of Research on the Future of the Maritime Industry
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Between Pay and Performance: A Perspective on Wage Inequality in the Accounting Profession
Any act of disadvantaging a person solely based on their gender, in the personal or professional sphere, without considering other aspects.
Published in Chapter: Between Pay and Performance: A Perspective on Wage Inequality in the Accounting Profession; From: Perspectives on Women in Management and the Global Labor Market
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Digital Accounting and Gender Discrimination
In general, it is the unfair treatment of individuals in society because of their gender. In this sense, gender discrimination is any discrimination, exclusion or restriction based on socially constructed gender roles and norms that prevent an individual from fully enjoying human rights.
Published in Chapter: Digital Accounting and Gender Discrimination; From: Handbook of Research on Digital Violence and Discrimination Studies
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