Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is provide a systematic literature review of available research evidence on marginal participation of women in ICT- related jobs. In this study, it has been attempted to identify gaps in these literature according to the Global Index of Gender dimensions, and briefly has been explained guidelines for policymakers to improve the participation of women in this area. Design/ Methodology/ Approach – The author follows from the method of Tranfield et al. (2003) for conducting a systematic literature review (a systematic review means that the research has specific and systematic steps).Then, key words were searched and appropriate resources with this study were evaluated. Accidentally, 55 articles in the period 2000 to 2014 were investigated and articles were reviewed according to the Global Index of Gender dimensions. Findings – Review of previous studies indicated that in Spite of considerable attention to open access to information and women's skills, role of women in ICT has been underestimated. Results indicated that to keep pace with today's information society, we would have to reinforce knowledge and abilities of women and provide them employment grounds in jobs that require new skills in ICT. In order to reinforce participation of women in the jobs, we need to invest in education and design policies to increase the number of women in educational courses of related to information and communication technologies. Also, we need to Promote of equal educational opportunities. Libraries are suitable platforms to create bold employment of women in jobs related to information and communication technologies. Because, it seems that major of professionals are women professionals in these places. In current information communities, we have to raise level of individual development for reach to total development. Thus, the women's progress at professional jobs is needed to remove barriers of creativity and entrepreneurship for women. Also, development of strategies for providing contribution of women in ICT jobs should not be neglected. Originality/ Value – This study is the first comprehensive study on the systematic review of the literature in field of Gender Gap in order to show marginal participation of women in the ICT-related jobs. Key Words – Technology Policy , Women , ICT , Women in ICT , Gender Gap. Paper Type – Literature Review
کلید واژگان :Key Words – Technology Policy , Women , ICT , Women in ICT , Gender Gap
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