Women in STEM Workplaces and Computer-Mediated Communication: Obstacle or Advantage?

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Author(s): Seterra D. Burleson (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, USA), Whitney A. Tyler (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, USA), Debra A. Major (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, USA)and Katelyn R. Reynoldson (Old Dominion University, Norfolk, USA)
Copyright: 2021
Pages: 26
Source title: Research Anthology on Digital Transformation, Organizational Change, and the Impact of Remote Work
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Information Resources Management Association (USA)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-7998-7297-9.ch031

Keywords: Business and Organizational Research / Business Science Reference / Knowledge Management and Library Science / Technology Adoption & Evolution

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As women have the potential to bring unique perspectives to the workplace, the under-representation of women in STEM occupations is a severe limitation to global advancement through research and innovation. Workplace utilization of computer-mediated communication (CMC) may impact common barriers faced by women in STEM, such as stereotypes, a “chilly” workplace climate, lack of social support and mentorship opportunities, and work-family conflict. As organizations shift further into the use of virtual communication, it is essential to take advantage of CMC as a way to facilitate gender equality in the workplace while simultaneously mitigating barriers workplace CMC may present for women in STEM. The potential implications of workplace virtual communication, virtual teams, e-mentoring, cyber incivility, and telecommuting for women in STEM careers are discussed.

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