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    Latin American female academic perceptions about the COVID pandemic’s impact on gender equity and within-country inequality
    (Emerald Group Holdings Ltd., 2022-05-09)
    The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has brought us a serious economic, health and social problem worldwide crisis. In this context, there has been an increase in inequality between men and women throughout the world. In this situation of home confinement, uncertainty, stress and fear, women have been the most affected, regardless of their education level. The purpose of this study is to know the impact on the perception of academic women who suffered from a lack of gender equality (sustainable development) during the pandemic (SDG 5) and, therefore, the increase in the gender inequality gap (SDG 10) in Latin America (LA). Design/methodology/approach: This qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study has a nonexperimental field and cross-sectional design that uses the field technique of focus groups. Findings: This study revealed the deepest feelings of women researchers on this issue, leading to a deep reflection on the need to build the basis to transform unequal gender relations and introduce the gender perspective in a cross-sectional manner in a university context. Originality/value: This study, analyzed from a gender perspective, aimed to unravel the complexity in which the majority of LA women academics live and to explain the gaps and differences in their lives caused by the inequalities that have increased due to the pandemic in Latin American societies.
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    SDG-18 Communication for All: The Tool We Need for Real Development and Social Change
    (Springer, 2023-01-01)
    The sustainable development goals (SDGs) are an urgent call for action that has been many times relegated to a background position. This is mostly due to the fact that they are not as widely known as being effectively used in decision-making processes at all levels and sectors. What is called the new normal within the COVID pandemic presents us with a key opportunity to explore alternative ways in which the SDGs could be more inclusively applied, and the first step should be to create an SDG-18 in order to foster the realization of each of the 17 SDGs previously agreed upon by the UN, thus promoting development and social change. The technology, knowhow and all the necessary tools we need to have a more developed, inclusive, healthy and sustainable society already exist, SDG-18 should be the means through which these reach the people who need them the most. In this paper, we critically analyze and explore what available routes of action already exist and are not being exploited thoroughly, and which could be expeditiously developed or put to use in order to foster a more integrated communication system for development and social change within the SDG framework.
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    Apptivism': Women's activism through digital applications to solve invisibilized needs
    (Costa Rica Institute of Technology, 2025-09-01)
    The rise of mobile applications developed by women and for women has significantly expanded, addressing diverse topics such as empowerment, health, and social inclusion. These applications have evolved into a distinct form of digital social entrepreneurship, providing innovative solutions to gender-specific issues. However, there remains limited consensus on whether these initiatives effectively contribute to making women's needs more visible and addressing gender disparities in digital spaces. This study examines the role of women-oriented applications as a form of digital activism, assessing their capacity to raise awareness, empower users, and drive social change. Using a thematic analysis of 30 mobile applications created by women, we identified key areas where these technologies contribute to gender equity. Our findings demonstrate that women-led applications not only tackle gender-specific challenges but also act as catalysts for digital activism, fostering community-building, empowerment, and the creation of safe digital spaces. Furthermore, these initiatives align with and significantly advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production). Through sentiment and thematic analysis of user feedback, our results indicate that these applications effectively amplify the visibility of women's unmet needs, provide essential resources, and reduce gender gaps in digital participation. Moreover, the study highlights the creation of support networks among users, where women engage in collective problem-solving and shared experiences. The findings underscore the importance of apptivism, the intersection of app development and activism, as a powerful tool to promote gender equity in digital ecosystems. By demonstrating how digital solutions can serve as mechanisms for social change, this study contributes to the understanding of the impact of women-led technological initiatives.
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