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Gendered Inequalities: A Comparative Analysis of Gendered Experiences of Inequality in Technology in Egypt and the United Kingdom

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  • Fatima Maatwk

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Inequality experiences are strongly gendered and context‐specific. Drawing on semi‐structured in‐depth interviews with technology industry employees in Egypt and the United Kingdom, this article explores intersectionality and the contextuality of gendered inequalities. It investigates how context shapes gendered experiences of inequality and how this plays out at the workplace. The paper offers a cross‐cultural comparison which shows that the experiences of women in tech reflect the cultural construction of gender roles and the sectoral dynamics. By contrasting the Middle Eastern context of Egypt and the Western context of the United Kingdom, the article unpacks the complicated influence of cultural contexts on the experiences of women in tech and shows that inequality is individually unique, complex, and contextual. The study reveals the mechanisms by which contextual gender dynamics shape the workplace experiences of inequality, and the relational and complex nature of intersectionality.

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  • Fatima Maatwk, 2025. "Gendered Inequalities: A Comparative Analysis of Gendered Experiences of Inequality in Technology in Egypt and the United Kingdom," Gender, Work and Organization, Wiley Blackwell, vol. 32(4), pages 1604-1614, July.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:gender:v:32:y:2025:i:4:p:1604-1614
    DOI: 10.1111/gwao.13254
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