Sophia Huyer
ABSTRACT
This paper discusses the global gender digital divide and the areas where activity to address this divide is focused, in developed and developing countries. It also raises questions about where and how we can focus our work to reduce the gender divide and increase women's active participation in the information society worldwide.
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- Women, ICT and the information society: global perspectives and initiatives
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