GENDER AND WOMEN’S POWER(lessness) IN THE DIGITAL ERA: WHO PROGRAMMES THE AI?
About Course
How does gender influence technological development, and what alternatives exist for enhancing women’s power in the tech landscape?
As Artificial Intelligence shapes the future, who is shaping AI?
This module explores how gender impacts technological development — from who gets to write the code, to who gets left out of the dataset. We examine how current power structures in tech reproduce inequalities, and spotlight the women challenging the status quo.
Through inspiring stories, ethical debates, and practical tools, you’ll discover how technology can be a space for empowerment — not erasure.
Whether you’re an educator, a learner, or simply curious, this module invites you to reflect, connect, and act.
The future is digital — and it needs more diverse minds behind it.
by Emma Tondo Tondo, SMartDE
MODULE STRUCTURE
CHAPTER 1: GENDER AND TECHNOLOGY: AN OVERVIEW OF THE POWER DYNAMIC
📖 Part 1: : Introduction to Gender in Technology
📖 Part 2: The Role of Women in Programming and AI Development
📖 Part 3: Gender Bias in AI and Algorithms
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💡 Inspiration for you
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CHAPTER 2: THE IMPACT OF AI ON SOCIETAL POWER STRUCTURES
📖 Part 1: AI and Gender Power Dynamics
📖 Part 2: The Ethics of AI in Gender Context
📖 Part 3: Strategies for Enhancing Women’s Power Through Technology
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💡 Inspiration for you
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CHAPTER 3: ALTERNATIVES TO POWER STRUCTURES IN AI PROGRAMMING
📖 Part 1: Creating Inclusive Tech Spaces
📖 Part 2: Policy Changes for Gender Equity in Technology
📖 Part 3: Future Directions: Women Leading Change in AI
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💡 Inspiration for you
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