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Too Much Freaky Sex: Online Platforms As Ways To Talk About Sex Positivity

GenderIT.org feminist talk - Jue, 09/22/2022 - 13:35

Sex positivity is being rejected by many now given how it is portrayed as something that requires hypersexualised expressions rather than understanding the nuances of what it actually entails. Tiffany Mugo discusses how podcasts are revisiting sex positivity through storytelling.

Too Much Freaky Sex: Online Platforms As Ways To Talk About Sex Positivity

Feminist reflections on internet policies - Jue, 09/22/2022 - 13:35

Sex positivity is being rejected by many now given how it is portrayed as something that requires hypersexualised expressions rather than understanding the nuances of what it actually entails. Tiffany Mugo discusses how podcasts are revisiting sex positivity through storytelling.

Mirror, Mirror on the Phone: How Social Media Beauty Filters Impact South Asian Women

GenderIT.org feminist talk - Jue, 09/15/2022 - 11:24

Young women in South Asia struggle with the society's obsession of fair skin and eurocentric features all their lives, so beauty filters on social media apps have been providing them what many home remedies have failed to offer. But how are these tech solutions impacting their self-esteem? Areej Akhtar discusses.

Mirror, Mirror on the Phone: How Social Media Beauty Filters Impact South Asian Women

Feminist reflections on internet policies - Jue, 09/15/2022 - 11:24

Young women in South Asia struggle with the society's obsession of fair skin and eurocentric features all their lives, so beauty filters on social media apps have been providing them what many home remedies have failed to offer. But how are these tech solutions impacting their self-esteem? Areej Akhtar discusses.

Designing Domestic Work Platforms in India

Feminist reflections on internet policies - Mié, 09/14/2022 - 13:55

According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), there are between 20 million and 80 million workers engaged in domestic work in India. Domestic work has traditionally been an informal sector with customers and workers depending on local and community networks to be connected with each other. Over the last few years, digital platforms have gained ground in connecting domestic workers with tech-savvy urban dwellers.

Language English

For Queer People in Pakistan, Pride Flags On Social Media May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

GenderIT.org feminist talk - Mar, 08/23/2022 - 07:40

As the world celebrates Pride month every June, in Pakistan, this celebration brings hate and violence to the community. The writer explores how seemingly innocuous expression of queerness and support for the community has opened doors of violence on individuals on the intern

For Queer People in Pakistan, Pride Flags On Social Media May Be Doing More Harm Than Good

Feminist reflections on internet policies - Mar, 08/23/2022 - 07:40

As the world celebrates Pride month every June, in Pakistan, this celebration brings hate and violence to the community. The writer explores how seemingly innocuous expression of queerness and support for the community has opened doors of violence on individuals on the intern

Digital Technologies in the Abortion Rights Movement

GenderIT.org feminist talk - Mié, 08/17/2022 - 22:04

In light of the illegal status of safe abortion, abortion seekers turn to the internet to access credible related information. Shruti Arora discusses how women in India and Poland challenge the abortion ban, and how online resources help them seek authentic information for safe abortion.

Digital Technologies in the Abortion Rights Movement

Feminist reflections on internet policies - Mié, 08/17/2022 - 22:04

In light of the illegal status of safe abortion, abortion seekers turn to the internet to access credible related information. Shruti Arora discusses how women in India and Poland challenge the abortion ban, and how online resources help them seek authentic information for safe abortion.

Llamada abierta: GÉNERO, TECNOLOGÍA Y POLÍTICA EN AMÉRICA LATINA

 

Buscamos piezas escritas, ilustraciones y video arte hecho por personas trans, queer-cuir, género diversas e intersex de Latinoamérica para una edición bilingüe de la revista GenderIT. Nos interesan contribuciones que aborden las intersecciones de género, tecnología y política.

Language Spanish

Call for Submissions: gender, technology and politics in Latin America

Feminist reflections on internet policies - Lun, 08/08/2022 - 11:50

 

We’re looking for contributions from trans, queer-cuir, gender diverse and intersex writers, illustrators and video artists from Latin America to be featured in a bilingual edition of the GenderIT journal. We’re interested in contributions at the intersections of gender, technology and politics, in both English and Spanish.

Language English

El feminismo puede explicar todo que está pasando con los sesgos de la informática

¿En qué medida la ausencia de recolección y documentación de datos relativos a feminicidios señala la falta de interés en destacar la violencia contra las mujeres en Latinoamérica? Catherine D'Ignazio, mamá hacker, artista, diseñadora y académica habla de su nuevo libro "Contar el feminicidio: Feminismo de datos en acción" y de cómo grupos y activistas feministas recolectan y emplean los datos sobre feminicidios para acortar la brecha existente.

El feminismo puede explicar todo que está pasando con los sesgos de la informática

¿En qué medida la ausencia de recolección y documentación de datos relativos a feminicidios señala la falta de interés en destacar la violencia contra las mujeres en Latinoamérica? Catherine D'Ignazio, mamá hacker, artista, diseñadora y académica habla de su nuevo libro "Contar el feminicidio: Feminismo de datos en acción" y de cómo grupos y activistas feministas recolectan y emplean los datos sobre feminicidios para acortar la brecha existente.

The Case of Selective Morality, Sexist Laws and Online Censorship in Pakistan

GenderIT.org feminist talk - Mar, 07/19/2022 - 08:53

Internet censorship in the name of morality in Pakistan is rampant, and the trend continues to grow as new laws and regulations are introduced. But just a cursory look at this trend reveals that the censorship is not just vague, but also sexist, targeting women's expression and experiences online.

The Case of Selective Morality, Sexist Laws and Online Censorship in Pakistan

Feminist reflections on internet policies - Mar, 07/19/2022 - 08:53

Internet censorship in the name of morality in Pakistan is rampant, and the trend continues to grow as new laws and regulations are introduced. But just a cursory look at this trend reveals that the censorship is not just vague, but also sexist, targeting women's expression and experiences online.

Can Black African Women Finally Hack The System Through Their Digital Feminism?

GenderIT.org feminist talk - Jue, 07/14/2022 - 09:13

Young Black women are moving away from the "Stong Black Woman" narrative, and using online platforms to redefine digital feminism for them. Fungai Machirori explores how one young Black woman is attempting to hack the system. But is it working?

Can Black African Women Finally Hack The System Through Their Digital Feminism?

Young Black women are moving away from the "Stong Black Woman" narrative, and using online platforms to redefine digital feminism for them. Fungai Machirori explores how one young Black woman is attempting to hack the system. But is it working?

Can Black African Women Finally Hack The System Through Their Digital Feminism?

Feminist reflections on internet policies - Jue, 07/14/2022 - 09:13

Young Black women are moving away from the "Stong Black Woman" narrative, and using online platforms to redefine digital feminism for them. Fungai Machirori explores how one young Black woman is attempting to hack the system. But is it working?

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