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Swedish women and new technology.
1Division of Social Psychology, National Institute of Occupational Health, Solna, Sweden.
Women & Health
|January 1, 1988
Summary
Women in Sweden are highly involved with computer-based new technology, but men dominate its initiation and development. This reflects broader workplace gender roles rather than solely the nature of technology itself.
Area of Science:
- Sociology of Technology
- Gender Studies
- Information Science
Background:
- Analysis of women's engagement with computer-based new technology in Sweden.
- Exploration of gender dynamics in technological adoption and development.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the knowledge and experience of the Swedish population with computers.
- To identify and analyze potential sex differences in computer use and technological engagement.
Main Methods:
- Utilized data from a June 1984 survey on computer use in Sweden conducted by Statistics Sweden.
- Performed a special analysis of survey data to investigate sex-based disparities.
Main Results:
- Women are extensively involved in new technology in Sweden.
- A significant male dominance is observed in both the initiation and development phases of new technology.
- Findings suggest these patterns may mirror general workplace gender roles.
Conclusions:
- While women participate significantly in new technology, male dominance in its creation and advancement persists.
- The observed gender gap is likely influenced by established societal and workplace gender roles.
- Further research may be needed to understand the long-term implications for gender equality in technology.