Reconstructions of Gender and Information Technology
This open access book explores what makes women decide to pursue a career in male-dominated fields such as information technology (IT).
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Women's Digital Knowledge Library
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Collection
Resources about women in science, technology, engineering, math (STEM).
Technology and Women’s Empowerment
This book contributes to the growing body of literature and present state of knowledge, offering the reader broad evidence on how new information and communication technologies impact women’s economic and social empowerment and hence have an impact on overall welfare creation.
Why we need a Title IX for research
Only 6% of athletic performance research focuses on females, this means that the “best practices” guiding our training are mostly made up rather than rooted in science. Not only is this keeping women from reaching their true potentials, but it also puts them at real (but avoidable) risks.
Current State of STEM
Women continue to be underrepresented in the STEM workforce. Gender gaps in education pathways persist, limiting access, preparation, and career opportunities. Check out these resources for a look at the statistics of girls and women in the K-12, Higher Education, and Workforce spheres.
Changing the Curve: Women in Computing
Exploring the history and influence of women in computing and reviews the state of the gap between women and men in computing today.
Women in Maths
Who is a mathematician? From women making complicated calculations as ‘computers’ to those managing household accounts, the stories of women in maths are countless but mostly obscured.
history
20 Historic Female Engineers Who Shaped Our World
20 historic female engineers whose groundbreaking work has helped to shape our world, but who are often not given the recognition they deserve
Women In Technology
Our mission is to support and empower women at every stage of their journey in tech, from the classroom to the boardroom. Through educational programming, formal mentoring programs, and informal networking, WIT members find new ways to connect, lead, and succeed.
Women in science: myth, harsh reality, or advantage
Study on the challenges women must overcome to become scientists.
AWIS
AWIS is a global network that works to advance women in STEM, promote organizational success, and drive systemic change.
Women who changed science
Celebrating scientific accomplishments of women.
gender-based violence (GBV)
Take Back The Tech!
A campaign project that highlights the problem of tech-related violence against women with research and solutions from different parts of the world.
history
Women’s Caucus of the History of Science Society
A forum for those interested in the history of women, as well as the wider role of gender in science, medicine, and technology.
information and communication technologies (ICTs)
Making innovation and technology work for women
Paper highlights barriers that contribute towards creating and sustaining the gender gap in innovation and technology.
Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific Women’s Information Center
Promotes gender equality and women’s potential and skills in the field of information and communication technology (ICT).
Gender and Tech Resources
This wiki documents initiatives around gender and tech, privacy and digital security.
feminism
The Feminist Principles of the Internet
A series of statements that offer a gender and sexual rights lens on internet-related rights.
feminism
GenderIT.org
A think tank OF and FOR women’s rights, sexuality, sexual rights and internet rights activists, academics, journalists and advocates.
