La tecnología como herramienta de empoderamiento para el colectivo de mujeres mayores

Identifier:  TDX:726

Handle: https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11797/TDX726

Authors:  Del Prete, Annachiara

Abstract:
This research realized for the present work is part of the European project Equal Igualdader 2005-2005 (AD 1002). The main objective of this research is the empowerment of Montsià's elderly women trough ICT. In that context the new technology of information and communication become a tool both to raise women self-perception and to drive hers to the recovery of personal and collective historical memory. <br/><br/>The initial statistical analysis on the conditions of Montsiá's women highlighted the needing of developing specifics action for elderly women. For example have been detected a significant level of digital illiteracy. We sought to break down elderly women technological barrier and enhance hers self-esteem through basic computer skills workshops. <br/><br/>The recovery of women's local historical memory have also been carried out in the workshop process.