Globalisation impact on gender inequality

Question 1

Li and Kirkup

Answer 1

Men more likely to use e-mail and chatroom, more confident. Women less likely to express opinion.

Question 2

Haraway

Answer 2

positive- Cyborg manifesto, combined online identity, real identity.

Question 3

Mukuamura

Answer 3

positive- digital world is being used more by women, can be used as a forum of support when they face discrimination.

Question 4

Cochrane

Answer 4

positive- ways women have used digital communication to challenge sexism: mumsnet.com 59% of women on there considered themselves as feminists.

Question 5

Arlaccki

Answer 5

negative- organised exploitation is a consequence of globalisation, sexual slavery.

Question 6

Hughes

Answer 6

negative- digital communication reproduces patriarchy through bride trafficking and sex tourism. Info of where to buy prostitutes is readily available.

Question 7

Butler

Answer 7

negative- social media used to spread misogynistic attitudes, unachievable standards presented online. Embedded misogyny in pornography.