[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"$fzPILUdd0FDPF6gM7dZ4OIVTrVwlxZ0J95VZas9MjfZA":3,"_apollo:default":12},{"id":4,"title":5,"featuredImage":6,"date":9,"content":10,"excerpt":11},"cG9zdDo4ODE=","Women in the Gig Economy: Empowerment through the Gender At Work Analytical Framework",{"node":7},{"sourceUrl":8},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog.qhala.com\u002Fwp-content\u002Fuploads\u002F2024\u002F01\u002F11-1024x1024.png","2024-01-09T16:38:17","\u003Cfigure class=\"xa xb xc xd xe xf ja jb paragraph-image\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"xg xh dl xi bg xj\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ja jb wz\">\u003Cpicture>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"bg wk xk c alignnone\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:875\u002F1*kJ5eET1XX0sEW75VOoZjKg.png\" alt=\"women in the gig economy, qhala\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fpicture>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp id=\"d547\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xl xm td kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Sponsored by \u003Ca class=\"af yf\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fciff.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">CIFF\u003C\u002Fa>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"c78f\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xl xm td kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The gig economy is a rapidly growing sector the world over, and women are increasingly participating in it. However, women face several challenges in the gig economy, including discrimination, lack of access to resources, and violence. But how can women participate fully in \u003C\u002Fspan>sustainable development tech? In this piece, we dissect an analytical framework that when utilized can lead to gender equality on digital platforms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"333a\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xl xm td kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The \u003Ca class=\"af yf\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fgenderatwork.org\u002Fanalytical-framework\u002F#:~:text=The%20Gender%20at%20Work%20Framework,by%20power%20dynamics%20within%20communities.&text=The%20top%20two%20quadrants%20are%20related%20to%20the%20individual.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">Gender at Work\u003C\u002Fa> Analytical Framework (GAW) is a tool that can be used to understand and address the above listed challenges in the gig economy. The GAW framework has four quadrants:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"yg yh yi yj yk xf ja jb paragraph-image\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"xg xh dl xi bg xj\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ja jb aia\">\u003Cpicture>\u003Csource srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:640\u002Fformat:webp\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 640w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:720\u002Fformat:webp\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 720w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:750\u002Fformat:webp\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 750w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:786\u002Fformat:webp\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 786w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:828\u002Fformat:webp\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 828w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:1100\u002Fformat:webp\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 1100w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:1400\u002Fformat:webp\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 1400w\" type=\"image\u002Fwebp\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \u002F>\u003Csource srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:640\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 640w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:720\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 720w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:750\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 750w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:786\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 786w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:828\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 828w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:1100\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 1100w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:1400\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-testid=\"og\" \u002F>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"bg wk xk c alignnone\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:875\u002F0*Y1wdO1ttkGr__InK\" alt=\"gender at work analytical framework, women in the gig economy, qhala\" width=\"700\" height=\"495\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fpicture>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp id=\"88e8\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xl xm td kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Looking at this framework, we can see two distinct aspects: an upper segment that pertains to the person, and a bottom part that tackles broader systemic difficulties that may affect a woman while she is engaged in digital platform work. The top section on the right-hand side, termed as \u003Cem class=\"aib\">resources\u003C\u002Fem> addresses changes in obvious individual situations. These \u003Cstrong class=\"kp jo\">include increased resources, increased voice representation, freedom from violence, and enhanced access to health and education.\u003C\u002Fstrong> To the left-hand side, still at the top section of the quadrant titled \u003Cem class=\"aib\">consciousness capabilities\u003C\u002Fem> focuses on \u003Cstrong class=\"kp jo\">individual awareness and capability, which includes factors such as knowledge, competencies, political consciousness, and a steadfast commitment to advancing equality.\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"8990\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xl xm td kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The bottom sections closely tackle systemic impacts. To the right-side of the quadrant named \u003Cem class=\"aib\">formal rules and policies,\u003C\u002Fem> the focus is on official regulations as outlined in constitutions, statutes, and policies. The left-side, titled as \u003Cem class=\"aib\">informal norms and exclusionary practices\u003C\u002Fem> encompasses informal prejudiced norms and underlying mechanisms that support inequities in day-to-day actions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"yg yh yi yj yk xf ja jb paragraph-image\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"xg xh dl xi bg xj\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\">\n\u003Cdiv class=\"ja jb wz\">\u003Cpicture>\u003Csource srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:640\u002Fformat:webp\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 640w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:720\u002Fformat:webp\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 720w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:750\u002Fformat:webp\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 750w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:786\u002Fformat:webp\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 786w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:828\u002Fformat:webp\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 828w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:1100\u002Fformat:webp\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 1100w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:1400\u002Fformat:webp\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 1400w\" type=\"image\u002Fwebp\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \u002F>\u003Csource srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:640\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 640w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:720\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 720w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:750\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 750w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:786\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 786w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:828\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 828w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:1100\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 1100w, https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:1400\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png 1400w\" sizes=\"(min-resolution: 4dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 4) and (max-width: 700px) 50vw, (min-resolution: 3dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 67vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 3) and (max-width: 700px) 65vw, (min-resolution: 2.5dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2.5) and (max-width: 700px) 80vw, (min-resolution: 2dppx) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, (-webkit-min-device-pixel-ratio: 2) and (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" data-testid=\"og\" \u002F>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" class=\"bg wk xk c alignnone\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmiro.medium.com\u002Fv2\u002Fresize:fit:875\u002F1*2zHTtH1Rzu5eBrAE9nwlKA.png\" alt=\"women in the gig economy, qhala\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Fpicture>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp id=\"d4e3\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xl xm td kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">The GAW framework is a useful tool for \u003Cstrong class=\"kp jo\">identifying opportunities to empower women in the gig economy. \u003C\u002Fstrong>For example, in terms of individual impact, organizations have the capacity to provide women with opportunities such as access to training and skill upgrading, as well as accommodations for childcare and other personal commitments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"aic aid aie\">\n\u003Cp id=\"a025\" class=\"xl xm aib kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Adopting measures that promote gender parity in the workplace, such as equitable remuneration for equivalent duties and anti-discrimination regulations, could be critical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003C\u002Fblockquote>\n\u003Cp id=\"320d\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xl xm td kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Some forward-thinking organizations like \u003Ca class=\"af yf\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fakirachix.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">Akirachix\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca class=\"af yf\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.shecodesfoundation.org\u002Fkenya\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">ShecodesKenya\u003C\u002Fa> have taken steps to equip young women hailing from underserved communities with essential tech skills. Similarly, established institutions like \u003Ca class=\"af yf\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.safaricom.co.ke\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">Safaricom\u003C\u002Fa> have set commendable examples by offering on-site childcare facilities and breastfeeding support services. These initiatives enable mothers to \u003Cstrong class=\"kp jo\">effectively balance their parental responsibilities with their professional commitments, fostering productivity and inclusivity within the workforce\u003C\u002Fstrong>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"a6eb\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xl xm td kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving our attention to the local level, partnership with local organizations and leveraging \u003C\u002Fspan>digital inclusion technology,\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be beneficial in \u003Cstrong>confronting gender stereotypes and lobbying for gender-balanced standards.\u003C\u002Fstrong> Finally, when it comes to the institutional landscape, fighting for legal and regulatory reforms that enable women’s participation in the gig economy is critical.\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"f582\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xl xm td kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">Currently, \u003Ca class=\"af yf\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fqhala.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">\u003Cstrong class=\"kp jo\">Qhala\u003C\u002Fstrong>\u003C\u002Fa>, in collaboration with \u003Ca class=\"af yf\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fciff.org\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener ugc nofollow\">CIFF\u003C\u002Fa>, is incubating one organization in Kenya that will bring together workers on digital platforms. We hope this will be the first step in pushing for more equality and dignity for platform workers, especially women in the gig economy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp id=\"606a\" class=\"pw-post-body-paragraph xl xm td kp b xn xo xp xq xr xs xt xu jz xv xw xx ke xy xz ya kj yb yc yd ye er bj\" data-selectable-paragraph=\"\">#Gigeconomy #GenderAtWork #DigitalPlatforms #WomenAtWork #DigitalTransformation #Qhala #Platformlivelihoods #Tech #Women\u003C\u002Fp>\n","\u003Cp>Sponsored by CIFF The gig economy is a rapidly growing sector the world over, and women are increasingly participating in it. 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