Gender equality and youth: opportunities and risks of digitalisation
Study on Area L of the Beijing Platform for Action: the girl child
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At the request of the Austrian Presidency of the Council of the EU, EIGE prepared a report on the use of digital technologies to promote gender equality. The report focuses on the social and political participation of young women and men and analyses the gender-related risks of digitalisation for girls and boys.
The research consists of focus groups with girls and boys, together with expert interviews. This qualitative approach allows for an in-depth analysis of gendered practices relating to digital technologies. More specifically, it looks at the opportunities and risks presented by digital technologies to promote gender equality among young people in the EU. The research was carried out in 10 selected Member States.
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Digital agenda, Youth, ViolenceEIGE’s research shows the many ways digital technologies are benefiting young people in access to learning, friendship, information and actions for social change. It also shows that aggressive behaviour online is anticipated and normalised.
28 March 2019 -
Digital agenda, Education, Youth, ViolenceDigital technologies offer young women and men innovative ways to get involved in politics. From receiving instant news notifications on political developments, to engaging in online debates and expressing opinions on social media, political and civic participation has become faster and easier.
11 October 2018 -
Culture, Digital agenda, Education, Employment, ViolenceDigital technology has changed many things in our lives, but how is it affecting gender equality? Digitalisation has transformed the character of the labour market, changed the way we interact with our friends, shaped political participation, is impacting the future of work and also carries the risk of cyber<br />
11 October 2018