Gender and Technology

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    Effective Supports for Women Computer Science Academics: Practice Based Insights in an Irish Context
    (2024-01-03) Connolly, Regina; Richardson, Ita; Mcparland, Cliona
    This paper focuses on the under-representation of women computer science faculty and describes an intervention programme called Athena SWAN which has been recently embraced by many Irish third level institutions as part of their efforts to promote gender equity. It details four practice-based initiatives that have been recently implemented within the University of Limerick as part of this programme that have proven effective, outlining the processes undertaken and their practical outcomes. In doing so, it highlights the importance of this intervention process but also draws attention to the need for wider cultural change in supporting gender equity and removing the workplace barriers that impede advancement and retention of women computer science faculty.
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    Intersectionality Matters in Understanding the Effects of Gender Role Congruity, Individual Identity, & and IT Self-Efficacy on IT Career Choices
    (2024-01-03) Joshi, K.D.; Trauth, Eileen; Yarger, Lynette
    The gender imbalance in the information technology (IT) field is frequently explained using group-level analyses suggesting that gender role expectations, that drive individuals to choose occupations that are congruent with the prescribed gender roles to reduce conflict caused by deviating from these expectations, account for under-representation. However, a problem with this explanation is that it assumes that all women and all men receive similar messages, interpret role senders’ messages in the same manner, and adopt similar patterns of behavior. In this paper, we overcome this problem by taking into account between-group and within-group differences to investigate the effect of intersecting group membership that shapes one’s identity on IT career choices. A survey methodology was used to collect and analyze data. By examining the perceptions of 5,585 undergraduate students across 11 large U.S. universities, we illustrate the importance of intersectionality in understanding the complexities of IT career choices and highlight the need for more inclusive and holistic approaches to address gender disparities in this field.
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    The Critical Role of Race-related Stress and Racial Activism on STEM Graduate Students’ Career Aspirations: An Intersectional Perspective
    (2024-01-03) Monroe-White, Thema; Mcgee, Ebony
    This study explores the intersectionality of race, gender, and racialized experiences on career aspirations of racially underrepresented STEM students. Racial activism predicts academic career interest, while gender disparities persist. Race-related stress impacts entrepreneurship and mental health. Tailored support mechanisms are needed to address challenges faced by female and Black students. Understanding these dynamics promotes equity in STEM.
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    Just being a bit bitchy: The gendered valences of online anti-social behavior on Tattle Life
    (2024-01-03) O'Meara, Victoria; Hodson, Jaigris; Jacobson, Jenna; Gruzd, Anatoliy
    Tattle Life is a gossip website dedicated to the critique of online influencers. Described in the Guardian as a “troll’s paradise,” this site has been linked to doxing, cyberbullying, and other online anti-social behaviors. How do Tattle Life participants legitimize their behavior in the context of external criticism from media outlets, influencers, and the public, more broadly? To answer this question, this paper examines 920 posts from the “Tattle in the Press” forum, a unique space where community members share and discuss negative publicity about Tattle Life. Findings show that this online community legitimizes itself by deploying a feminine gender identity in three overlapping and internally contradictory ways: 1) to minimize the power of their community to do harm, 2) to provide moral justification for their actions, and 3) to claim the status of persecuted victims. Implications for understanding the perpetration of online anti-social behavior, more broadly, are discussed.
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    Introduction to the Minitrack on Gender and Technology
    (2024-01-03) Joshi, K.D.; Connolly, Regina; Richardson, Ita; Jafarijoo, Mina