Cracking the Digital Ceiling: Women in Computing around the World
- 6h 57m
- Carol Frieze, Jeria L. Quesenberry
- Cambridge University Press
- 2020
Is computing just for men? Are men and women suited to different careers? This collection of global perspectives challenges these commonly held western views, perpetuated as explanations for women's low participation in computing. By providing an insider look at how different cultures worldwide impact the experiences of women in computing, the book introduces readers to theories and evidence that support the need to turn to environmental factors, rather than innate potential, to understand what determines women's participation in this growing field. This wakeup call to examine the obstacles and catalysts within various cultures and environments will help those interested in improving the situation understand where they might look to make changes that could impact women's participation in their classrooms, companies, and administrations. Computer scientists, STEM educators, students of all disciplines, professionals in the tech industry, leaders in gender equity, anthropologists, and policy makers will all benefit from reading this book.
About the Authors
Carol Frieze works on diversity and inclusion in Carnegie Mellon's School of Computer Science. She focuses on culture and broadening participation in computing. She is co-author of Kicking Butt in Computer Science: Women in Computing at Carnegie Mellon University (2015). Frieze is winner of the 2016 AccessComputing Capacity Building Award and the 2017 winner of the Computing Research Association's A. Nico Habermann Award.
Jeria L. Quesenberry is an associate teaching professor of information systems at Carnegie Mellon University. Her research interests include cultural influences on IT students and professionals, social inclusion, and broadening participation. She is co-author of Kicking Butt in Computer Science: Women in Computing at Carnegie Mellon University (2015).
In this Book
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Introduction
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An Inegalitarian Paradox—On the Uneven Gendering of Computing Work around the World
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A Global Perspective on Women in Information Technology—Perspectives from the “UNESCO Science Report 2015—Towards 2030”
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Field Studies of Women in Europe, North America, Africa, and Asia-Pacific—A Theoretical Explanation for the Gender Imbalance in Information Technology
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Sociocultural Complexities of Latin American and Caribbean Women in Computing
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A Gender Perspective on Computer Science Education in Israel—From High School, Through the Military and Academia to the Tech Industry
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Factors Influencing Women’s Ability to Enter the Information Technology Workforce—Case Studies of Five Sub-Saharan African Countries
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Against All Odds—Culture and Context in the Female Information Technology Professional’s Career Choice and Experiences
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Cultures and Context in Tech—A Dynamic System
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Perspectives of Women with Disabilities in Computing
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An Interview with Dr. Sue Black, OBE, Computer Scientist and Computing Evangelist
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An Overview of the Swedish Educational System with a Focus on Women in Computer Science—Looking Back to Learn for the Future
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Portugal—Perspectives on Women in Computing
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Women in Computing—The Situation in Russia
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More Chinese Women are Needed to Hold up Half the Computing Sky
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How the Perception of Young Malaysians toward Science and Mathematics Influences Their Decision to Study Computer Science
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Women as Software Engineers in Indian Tamil Cinema
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Women in Computing Education—A Western or a Global Problem? Lessons from India
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Challenging Attitudes and Disrupting Stereotypes of Gender and Computing in Australia—Are We Doing it Right?
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Conclusion
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Notes
