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Marginalization of indigenous voices in the information age: a case study of cell phones in the rural Congo* * Francis Andoh-Baidoo is the accepting Associate Editor for this paper.View all notes
Information Technology for Development ( IF 4.261 ) Pub Date : 2019-07-30 , DOI: 10.1080/02681102.2019.1647403
Sylvain K. Cibangu 1
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ABSTRACT

While awareness about the study and empowerment of indigenous, marginalized groups has been brought to light since the 1960s with postcolonial movements, research into marginalization and individuals thereof has been left to arcane, outdated disciplines; and thus, has yet to take root in the wider scientific community and industry. Indeed, with upgraded wearables on the rise, most information and communication technologies [ICTs] research describes marginalization as a lack of access to technology, leaving aside the marginalized and their lives. For example, while cell phones are becoming the most ubiquitous devices of our times, they need masts and their guards in order to best function. Using capability approach, this study conducted open-ended interviews with 16 mast guards in the rural Congo to inquire into their lived experiences about ways in which cell phones generated development. The paper proposed the working, living conditions of concerned individuals as a research lens.



中文翻译:

信息时代土著声音的边缘化:以刚果农村的手机为例*

* Francis Andoh-Baidoo是本文的副编辑。

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摘要

自1960年代以来,随着后殖民运动,人们对研究和赋予土著,边缘化群体的权力得到了曝光,但对边缘化及其个体的研究却留给了奥秘,过时的学科。因此,尚未扎根于更广泛的科学界和产业。实际上,随着可穿戴设备升级的兴起,大多数信息和通信技术[ICTs]研究都将边缘化描述为缺乏获得技术的机会,而忽略了边缘化及其生活。例如,当手机成为当今时代最普及的设备时,它们需要桅杆和护罩才能发挥最佳功能。使用能力方法,这项研究对刚果农村的16名桅杆警卫进行了不限成员名额的采访,以询问他们关于手机产生发展方式的实际经验。本文提出了有关个人的工作,生活条件作为研究的视角。

更新日期:2019-07-30
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