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This study examines the intersection of gender politics, postcolonial deceit, and digital technologies in Southern Africa. It analyzes women’s experiences and opportunities for political participation on digital platforms, revealing a complex picture of both empowerment and disempowerment. While digital technologies have increased women’s access to information, they have also perpetuated historical inequalities and failed to address women’s agency and representation in decision-making processes. Efforts to address these issues require a multidisciplinary and collaborative approach, extending beyond Southern Africa to tackle systemic issues affecting women's access to information and political participation across the continent.
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Masengwe, G., Chihombori-Ndlovu, W. (2023). Postcolonial Gender Dichotomies: Integrating Digital Technologies, Local Content, and Local Languages in Empowering Rural-Black Women in Southern Africa. In: Mavengano, E., Mhute, I. (eds) Sub-Saharan Political Cultures of Deceit in Language, Literature, and the Media, Volume II. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-42883-8_6
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