Mose: A Mobile Application for Women Street Vendors in Cape Town
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Date
2020
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University of the Western Cape
Abstract
psychological and many other forms of abuse. This trait is more prominent in African
homes and especially poor African homes [1]. Despite women's contribution to society,
they are still seen as inferior and the gender gap is large, especially in poor areas [1]. The
evident gender discrimination and male dominance sometimes lead women into believing
that they are powerless and results in them depending on a man to be the sole provider or
decider of women’s fate [1]. For example, in West Bengal where no woman had ever been
a leader, 86% of parents wanted their daughters to become whatever their in-laws wanted,
or to become a housewife [1].
Women's empowerment becomes very crucial, as it can improve women’s self-worth
and reduce the gender gap. In some African countries, males are the sole leaders on culture,
religion, and politics [2]; and this violates basic human rights such as inclusion and nondiscrimination
[3]. Gender equality and women empowerment comprise one of the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) [4]; to promote equality and also bring another
aspect of development [1], and the benefits can be carried over to the next generation [5].
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Technology acceptance model, Sustainable livelihoods framework, Information and communication technology for development, Sustainable development goals
Citation
T. MAJONI, et al. Mose: A Mobile Application for Women Street Vendors in Cape Town, 2020 IST-Africa Conference (IST-Africa), Kampala, Uganda, 2020,