Amy Antonio|David Tuffley
The Gender Digital Divide in Developing Countries
University of Southern Queensland|Griffith University
empirical studies clearly show women developing world significantly lower technology participation rates men result entrenched sociocultural attitudes role women society however studies beginning show women able engage internet technology wide range personal family community benefits become possible key benefits online education access sets positive feedback loop review gives overview digital divide focusing specifically challenges women developing countries face accessing internet current gender disparities internet use outlined barriers potentially hinder womens access participation online world considered look potential opportunities womens participation global digital society along consideration current initiatives developed mitigate gender inequity developing countries also consider promising avenue future research