Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal
Vol.01, Issue 01 (Apr-Jun 2023)
An International scholarly/ academic journal, peer-reviewed/ refereed journal, ISSN : 2960-0006
The Need for a gender-responsive approach to technology design and development to ensure that new technologies do not reproduce or exacerbate existing gender inequalities
Sanghani Ashutosh Kishorbhai
B.Ed. (S.Y), District Institute of Education & Training, Amreli
Page Numbers: 50–52
DOI: https://doi.org/10.59231/edumania/EDMN8966
Subject: Technology, Gender Equality, Digital Divide, Women in STEM, Online Harassment
Received: Mar 20, 2023
Accepted: Apr 20, 2023
Published: May 16, 2023
Thematic Classification: Digital Gender Gap, Gender-Based Violence in Digital Spaces, Women Empowerment, STEM Inclusion
Absract
Spirituality, in Indian Culture, refers to the realization/experience of oneness with all beings of the world. This oneness finds expressed as spirituality at workplace through the dynamism of interconnectedness. The paper deliberates on enriching individual spirituality at workplace through the Karmayoga of the Bhagavad Gita. The Bhagavad Gita is a holistic wisdom that expounds dimensions within an individual, and thereby, having potency leading towards interpersonal and organizational effectiveness. The method of the conceptual paper includes: (a) expounding Karmayoga of the Bhagavad Gita from its spiritual dimension, (b) identifying and presenting the takeaway for enriching individual spirituality at workplace, and (c) pointing out the potency of the principle of Karmayoga for individual and organizational development/welfare. The Bhagavad Gita explains the principle of right approach to perform any action (Karmayoga). The principle of Karmayoga provides a paradigm shift in the domain of action, namely, the performance of an action is not based on its result – orientedness, but on the intention/process – orientedness. This understanding of Karmayoga unfolds and enriches a number of variables that characterize individual spirituality at workplace, The paper has identified twenty-five such dynamic variables. Thus, we are able to understand that Karmayoga, in the process of enhancing these factors, enriches individual spirituality at workplace. When we closely observe the potency of the factors that are impacted, we understand that the principle of Karmayoga, in the process of enriching individual spirituality and inter-personal relationships in workplace, also automatically enriches organizational effectiveness. A comprehensive
model, reflecting all dimensions of Karmayoga, and its empirical validities would place the principle
of Karmayoga as the differentiator in the work culture domain of organizations.
Key Words: Workplace Spirituality, The Bhagavad Gita, Karmayoga, Individual Spirituality and Interpersonal Relationships, Organizational Effectiveness.
Impact Statement
This paper explores the dual role of technology in either promoting gender equality or exacerbating existing social divides in the digital age. It emphasizes that while technological innovation has the potential to bridge gaps in education, employment, and essential services like healthcare, persistent barriers—such as the digital divide, underrepresentation in STEM, and online gender-based harassment—hinder women’s full participation. By analyzing these risks and identifying proactive solutions like coding camps, mentorship programs, and policy interventions, the paper highlights the urgent need for a multi-pronged, gender-responsive approach involving policymakers, tech companies, and civil society to build an inclusive digital future.
Cite This Article
APA Style (7th Ed.): Kishorbhai, S. A. (2023). DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality. Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, 1(1), 50–52. https://doi.org/10.59231/edumania/EDMN8966
Chicago Style (17th Ed.): Kishorbhai, Sanghani Ashutosh. “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.” Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal 1, no. 1 (2023): 50–52. https://doi.org/10.59231/edumania/EDMN8966.
MLA Style (9th Ed.): Kishorbhai, Sanghani Ashutosh. “DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality.” Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal, vol. 1, no. 1, 2023, pp. 50–52. International Council for Education Research and Training, https://doi.org/10.59231/edumania/EDMN8966.
Statements & Declarations
Authors’ Contribution: Sanghani Ashutosh Kishorbhai (B.Ed. S.Y., District Institute of Education & Training, Amreli) is the sole author of this study. He conceptualized the research, reviewed literature on the digital divide and gender inequality, analyzed strategies for women’s inclusion in STEM and tech-related careers, and authored the paper.
Peer Review: The research paper underwent a formal peer-review process, resulting in its acceptance on April 20, 2023, and subsequent publication on May 16, 2023.
Competing Interests: No competing interests or conflicts of interest were declared by the author.
Funding: The document does not disclose any external funding sources or financial support for this research.
Data Availability: The paper relies on secondary literature synthesis and publicly available reporting from international frameworks and academic publications (e.g., ITU, UNDP, Oxford University Press).
Ethical Approval: Not applicable. The paper is a qualitative review and conceptual study that does not involve human subjects, experimental trials, or clinical research.
License: DigitALL: Innovation and Technology for Gender Equality © 2023 by Sanghani Ashutosh Kishorbhai is published in Edumania-An International Multidisciplinary Journal (ISSN: 2960-0006) by the International Council for Education Research and Training (ICERT).

