“Doing gender” by sharing: examining the gender gap in the European sharing economy
In this study, based on survey data collected from twelve European countries (N=6111), we build on the digital technology access model to examine the role of gender in access to the sharing economy. Applying a “doing gender” perspective, we find that men capitalise on a stronger economic position an...
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| description | In this study, based on survey data collected from twelve European countries (N=6111), we build on the digital technology access model to examine the role of gender in access to the sharing economy. Applying a “doing gender” perspective, we find that men capitalise on a stronger economic position and a more pronounced orientation to explore new technology to gain access to sharing services, while women rely more on cultural and social capital. We relate our findings to intersectionality theory by discussing how class and gender intersect in facilitating access to the sharing economy. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4ea9b6b2919d4b87b0acd21e139be2f02025-08-20T03:16:04ZengAlexander von Humboldt Institute for Internet and SocietyInternet Policy Review2197-67752022-03-0111110.14763/2022.1.1627“Doing gender” by sharing: examining the gender gap in the European sharing economyThomas Eichhorn0Christian Hoffmann1Katharina Heger2German Youth InstituteLeipzig UniversityFreie Universität BerlinIn this study, based on survey data collected from twelve European countries (N=6111), we build on the digital technology access model to examine the role of gender in access to the sharing economy. Applying a “doing gender” perspective, we find that men capitalise on a stronger economic position and a more pronounced orientation to explore new technology to gain access to sharing services, while women rely more on cultural and social capital. We relate our findings to intersectionality theory by discussing how class and gender intersect in facilitating access to the sharing economy.https://policyreview.info/node/1627Sharing economyDigital inequalityIntersectionalitygenderHabitus |
| spellingShingle | Thomas Eichhorn Christian Hoffmann Katharina Heger “Doing gender” by sharing: examining the gender gap in the European sharing economy Internet Policy Review Sharing economy Digital inequality Intersectionality gender Habitus |
| title | “Doing gender” by sharing: examining the gender gap in the European sharing economy |
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| topic | Sharing economy Digital inequality Intersectionality gender Habitus |
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