This paper essentially explores the gender dimensions of the Internet, with particular the focus on technology and networking aspects. It outlines advantages and benefits that the Internet offers for technology networking, and offers gendered suggestions to overcome current barriers and shortcomings.
Background research for this paper primarily comes from the setting up of three bilateral technology networks by the author between Japan and India, Venezuela and South Africa. These are, respectively, the Japan India Technology Network (JITNet), the Japan Venezuela Network (JVNet), and Japan South Africa Network (JASANet). The networks focussed primarily on providing information over the internet for small and medium enterprises in the four countries. They are supported by the three Embassies of India, Venezuela and South Africa in Tokyo, Japan.
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