GENDER INFORMATIONAL INEQUALITY: AN ANALYSIS FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF INFORMATION LITERACY
UMA ANÁLISE SOB A PERSPECTIVA DA COMPETÊNCIA EM INFORMAÇÃO
Keywords:
Gender digital divide, Access to information, Information literacyAbstract
The aim of this study was to identify aspects related to gender inequality in access to information and technologies associated with information literacy. The research adopted a qualitative and exploratory-descriptive approach and was conducted through an integrative literature review. The results comprise 13 studies that reveal that women and girls face inequalities in access to technologies, information sources, education, culture, entertainment, and economic resources, factors that affect the development of information literacy. It is concluded that information literacy can contribute to addressing these inequalities by fostering the development of skills and expanding women's participation in society.
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Published
2026-11-13
Conference Proceedings Volume
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GT 6 – Informação, Educação e Trabalho