But the technology gap takes different forms in the developed and developing world. In the developing world, access to and literacy in technology is often a challenge for women, held back by cultural norms; in the developed world, we see that in 2012 only 26 percent of computer science jobs were held by women. How do we address these dual, but related, challenges?
On April 7, 2014 in Salt Lake City, WhiteHat Magazine and Diplomatic Courier co-hosted a panel discussion on the role of technology in empowering women, both in our communities and around the world. Bringing together representatives from public diplomacy, civil society, and private enterprise, the event ranged from discussion of how mobile phones can educate mothers in how to care for a newborn, to how we can encourage young women to challenge sexism in video games.
To continue the conversation, join @WhiteHatMag and @DiploCourier on Twitter at #WMTech.
For more details about the panelists, please visit www.wmtech.splashthat.com.
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Empowering Women and Girls through Technology
April 14, 2014
But the technology gap takes different forms in the developed and developing world. In the developing world, access to and literacy in technology is often a challenge for women, held back by cultural norms; in the developed world, we see that in 2012 only 26 percent of computer science jobs were held by women. How do we address these dual, but related, challenges?
On April 7, 2014 in Salt Lake City, WhiteHat Magazine and Diplomatic Courier co-hosted a panel discussion on the role of technology in empowering women, both in our communities and around the world. Bringing together representatives from public diplomacy, civil society, and private enterprise, the event ranged from discussion of how mobile phones can educate mothers in how to care for a newborn, to how we can encourage young women to challenge sexism in video games.
To continue the conversation, join @WhiteHatMag and @DiploCourier on Twitter at #WMTech.
For more details about the panelists, please visit www.wmtech.splashthat.com.
