Exploring the Gender-Technology Consecution

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About The Book

This book offers a comprehensive analysis of the challenges women face in male-dominated fields like technological entrepreneurship, media, and literature, while highlighting the innovative ways they are overcoming these obstacles. It explores gender biases in the tech industry, focusing on issues like limited access to funding, mentorship, and leadership roles. The book celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit of women who are reshaping the ecosystem through alternative funding sources, women-led networks, and incubators. In addition, it examines the changing portrayal of widows in Indian cinema, showcasing a shift from victimization to empowerment. The book also explores how science fiction literature challenges traditional gender norms, fostering inclusivity and expanding perceptions of gender identity. Furthermore, it discusses the impact of movements like #MeToo on workplace policies and public perceptions of gender equality.
Through diverse case studies and research, this book provides valuable insights into the systemic barriers women face, while celebrating the transformative solutions they are pioneering to create a more equitable world.

About The Author

Dr. Barnali Chetia is an esteemed faculty member and HOD at the Department of Sciences and Humanities, Indian Institute of Information Technology Vadodara (IIITV), Gujarat. She specializes in Applied Linguistics with a keen focus on sociolinguistics, gender studies, and language shift and maintenance. Dr. Chetia has significantly contributed to academia through her research and publications, exploring interdisciplinary areas such as feminist discourse, Indian language-literature, and cultural studies. Dr. Chetia completed her M.Phil. in 2010 from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi. She later completed her Ph.D. in 2014 from JNU, with a thesis titled “The interplay of linguistic and other communicative parameters in English Advertising texts and its implications in a multilingual and multicultural context.” Dr. Chetia’s published papers, books and book chapters, alongside her notable projects, explore the intersections of gender, society, and language. Her research examines how societal norms and policies influence gender roles and how language functions within various social, anthropological and digital contexts.