Gender in the information society

The information society has largelybeen driven and shaped by a tachno-deterministic vision that obscures its gendered context. It is therefore imperative that the emerging landscape of the information society is anchored within the broader framework of gender equality, especially given its vast public policy implications. This exercise requires gender equality advocates to recognize the urgency of grappling with the nuances of information society developments and steer the discourse to ensure gender-just outcomes. This publication features a series of papers that represent an early exploration of the challenges and opportunities for actors committed to gender equality in the information society. It is meant to open up the debates that can pave the way for a sustained engagement of gender activists with one of the most powerful contemporary social phenomena.