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New Technologies and Women in Arab Countries: A Forest Of Concepts, A Complex Reality

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August 15, 2007

New Technologies and Women in Arab Countries: A Forest Of Concepts, A Complex Reality

This paper describes the notion of cyberfeminism and its implications in North Africa and Middle East with a specific focus on socio-economic and political developments in the region. It also illustrates the impact of technological advancement on women.

Resource type
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Region
North Africa and Middle East
Theme
Post-conflict and Transitional Participation
Capacity Building
Gender Equality
ICTs and Women’s Political Participation
Author
Natalia Fernández-Díaz
Publisher
GenderIT
Publication year
2007
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This paper describes the notion of cyberfeminism and its implications in North Africa and Middle East with a specific focus on socio-economic and political developments in the region. It also illustrates the impact of technological advancement on women.

Resource type
Editorial / Opinion Piece / Blog Post
Region
North Africa and Middle East
Theme
Post-conflict and Transitional Participation
Capacity Building
Gender Equality
ICTs and Women’s Political Participation
Author
Natalia Fernández-Díaz
Publisher
GenderIT
Publication year
2007

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