How can digital and technological design take the individual into account and start from a feminist perspective? In this week's TechTalk, Tara Mehrabi and Sebastian Mohr from the Center for Gender Studies at Karlstad University raise the ethical issues behind the systems.
Digitization can create opportunities for a more inclusive and equal society. At the same time, several studies show that digitization can also increase inequalities if social categories such as gender, ethnicity and class are not taken into account in innovation processes.
Tara Mehrabi and Sebastian Mohr talk about some of the pitfalls we can fall into when we try to create solutions that will fit everyone.
- There is a risk that people will be reduced to numbers if we place great importance on technological and digital systems, but not as much on socio-cultural context, personal experiences and needs, says Tara Mehrabi.
In addition, you will find out more about the Center for Gender Research pilot study within the framework of DigitalWell Research, which focuses on challenges three often overlooked user groups may face in the digitization of healthcare.
WHEN: Tuesday 13 April at 12.15-13.00
WHERE: Online via Zoom - you connect here
FOR WHOM: For everyone who is interested in networking & the possibilities of digitization.
REGISTRATION: No registration is required.
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