New technology and gendered divisions of labour: Problems and prospects for equality in the public and private spheres

Abstract

Purpose

This editorial aims to explore some of the reasons why women and men do not experience the revolutionary forces of new technologies in the same way.

Design/methodology/approach

The paper reviews a series of research and conceptual papers which were first presented at a seminar at the University of Cambridge organised by the Economic and Social Research Council's Gender Equality Network

Findings

Taken together, the papers show the dynamic interdependence of work undertaken in both the public and private spheres and the role of different forms of new technologies in influencing inequalities in the division of labour

Originality/value

The collection of papers is probably unique in that its focus is not just on paid work but also on the implications of technological change for gender equality in domestic labour.

Citation

Scott, J. and Nolan, J. (2007), "New technology and gendered divisions of labour: Problems and prospects for equality in the public and private spheres", Equal Opportunities International, Vol. 26 No. 2, pp. 89-95. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610150710732177