Intersections of Gender, Technology, and Power in Globalized Media Environments
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.64137/XXXXXXXX/IJMHSS-V1I1P103Keywords:
Gender, Technology, Power, Globalized media, Intersectionality, Digital activism, Representation, Algorithmic bias, Feminist media studies, Transnational mediaAbstract
When studying gender, technology and power in globalized media, we can see how these areas are being affected by changes in culture, economy and politics. Media as a major institution shows and influences ideas about gender and power, sometimes confirming common stereotypes and leaving some genders out of sight. The content shown on TV and in newspapers often depends on who owns them and the way these media are run, and these influences are tied to gender. In this situation, new possibilities and problems have appeared with digital technologies. Although social media has helped women and marginalized genders fight against inequalities, it has also led to more harassment, partiality in algorithms and difficulties using technology among those who belong to various marginalized groups. Women in low- and middle-income regions are much less likely to access the internet, which leads to greater inequality. An intersectional perspective is necessary because race, class, sexuality and ability affect how people face gender in online settings. More and more, as globalization speeds up, these connections become evident and they shape both representation and the ability to use technology, engage in digital activities and make decisions. Working on these problems calls for an approach focused on human rights, openness, dealing with inequalities, spreading awareness of technology and supporting laws that make global media available to everyone
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