Understanding gender inequality in central e-government: A Korean case study |
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| Authors: | Yeon-Tae Choi Sangin Park |
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| Institution: | 1. Department of Public Administration, Kyungnam University, 7 Kyungnamdaehak-ro, Masanhappo-Gu, Changwon-Si, Gyeongsangnam-Do 631-701, South Korea;2. Graduate School of Public Administration, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-Gu, Seoul 151-742, South Korea;3. Research Institute of Public Information Management, Seoul National University, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-Gu, Seoul 151-742, South Korea |
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| Abstract: | In this study, we examine gender inequality in the use of the Korean central government website in 2010. Adapting the digital divide and the gender differentiation hypothesis, we analyze e-government users and the determinants of their demand for e-government websites. Specifically, after controlling for socio-economic factors and family characteristics as demand determinants, we test whether gender inequality in e-government access and usage persists across central government units that provide differentiated public services. Our regression results indicate (i) no persistent gender inequality, supporting the gender differentiation hypothesis, and (ii) the importance of family characteristics as a determinant of demands for e-government websites. However, we also find a persistent divide in access to and usage of central e-government services by education and occupation, which deserves more attention and further research. |
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| Keywords: | e-Government Digital divide Gender inequality Gender differentiation Socio-economic factors Family characteristics Clickstream data |
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