THE CONVERSATION: Automation has the potential to improve gender equality at work

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If predictions are right, automation will transform work as we know it. But it’s difficult to know exactly which – and how many – jobs will be affected. Although there is a huge debate over just these questions, one area frequently overlooked is how automation will affect the prospect of gender equality.

Period11 Jun 2018

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  • TitleAutomation has the potential to improve gender equality at work
    Media name/outletThe Conversation
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date11/06/18
    DescriptionIf predictions are right, automation will transform work as we know it. But it’s difficult to know exactly which – and how many – jobs will be affected. Although there is a huge debate over just these questions, one area frequently overlooked is how automation will affect the prospect of gender equality.
    URLhttps://theconversation.com/automation-has-the-potential-to-improve-gender-equality-at-work-96807
    PersonsJill Rubery, Debra Howcroft
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Keywords

  • equality
  • Artificial intelligence
  • automation
  • business
  • gender