Abstract
Nations have made great strides in providing physical access to digital technologies and educational opportunities, yet barriers still exist that prevent those who have strong physical and intellectual access to information and communication technology from taking full advantage of the information and opportunities the technology offers. Women in particular are affected by social barriers in many countries, which may be quite subtle, and are easily excluded from taking an active role in the information society. This study explores how Indian women are incorporating information and communication technology into their daily lives and what aids or barriers do they face in the process. This study contributes to an understanding of the characteristics of Indian women who are ICT users, factors that lead to Indian women's current use of ICT, reasons why Indian women choose to use ICT and barriers to this usage.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Proceedings of the 78th Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science and Technology |
| Subtitle of host publication | Information Science with Impact: Research in and for the Community |
| Editors | Andrew Grove |
| Place of Publication | United States |
| Publisher | American Society for Information Science and Technology |
| Pages | 1-10 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Volume | 52 |
| Edition | 1 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780877155478 |
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| Publication status | Published - 2015 |
| Event | 2015 Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science and Technology: 78th ASIS&T Annual Meeting - Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch, St. Louis, United States Duration: 06 Nov 2015 → 10 Nov 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20151001180523/https://www.asist.org/events/annual-meeting/annual-meeting-2015/ (Conference website) |
Publication series
| Name | Proceedings of the Association for Information Science and Technology |
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| Publisher | Wiley |
| Number | 1 |
| Volume | 52 |
| ISSN (Print) | 2373-9231 |
| ISSN (Electronic) | 0044-7870 |
Conference
| Conference | 2015 Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science and Technology |
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| Abbreviated title | Information Science with Impact: Research in and for the Community |
| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | St. Louis |
| Period | 06/11/15 → 10/11/15 |
| Other | The Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science and Technology is dedicated to the study of information, people and technology in contemporary society. Leading scholars and practitioners from throughout the world will join us in St. Louis this fall to share innovations, ideas, research and insights into the state and future of information and communication in play, work, governance and society. The ASIS&T Annual Meeting is the main venue for disseminating research on advances in information science, information technology and related topics. We have an established record for pushing the boundaries of information studies, exploring core concepts and ideas and creating new technological and conceptual configurations – all situated in interdisciplinary discourses. The theme of the 2015 gathering offers an opportunity for information science researchers – including academics and practitioners – to discuss the impact of their research on industry, on government, on local/national/global community groups, on individuals, on information systems, on cultural institutions and on other practice contexts. |
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