Materializing Fairness: Addressing Gender in Design and Tech - Paperback

by Julia-Constance Dissel (Editor), Melanie Levick-Parkin (Editor)

Women continue to be underrepresented in tech and design, resulting in their needs and perspectives being frequently overlooked. Addressing this gender gap requires substantial efforts across both academia and industry. While discussions around gender theories and the challenges of tackling tech and design from stereotypical viewpoints have increased, the focus often remains on the negative aspects. What is missing is a comprehensive look at real progress and the mechanisms driving it. This book closes that gap by showcasing successful initiatives and projects across various sectors - ranging from academia to industry, and from product design to engineering. It also examines how educational, social, economic, and ecological factors interplay in striving not merely for equality but for genuine fairness.

Author Biography

Prof. Dr. Julia-Constance Dissel is professor for Practical Philosophy and Culture Philosophy, Deparment of History and Social Sciences, University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt Dr. Melanie Levick-Parkin is senior Lecturer Design & Visual Communication, Sheffield Hallam University, England