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Methods for Social Change
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by
Denisse Albornoz
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published
Nov 30, 2013
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last modified
Apr 17, 2015 10:42 AM
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filed under:
Researchers at Work,
Web Politics,
Making Change,
Digital Natives
On this brief introduction, I outline the main targets of my research project for CIS and the HIVOS Knowledge Program. As a response to the thought piece ‘Whose Change is it Anyway’ I will explore civic engagement among middle class youth over the course of the next 9 months by interviewing change makers and collectives that are part of multi-stakeholder projects in Bangalore.
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Digital Natives
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Making Change
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Digital Design: Human Behavior vs. Technology - Vita Beans
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by
Denisse Albornoz
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published
Mar 04, 2014
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last modified
Oct 24, 2015 02:29 PM
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filed under:
Making Change,
Net Cultures,
Research,
Featured,
Researchers at Work
What comes first? Understanding human behavior and communication patterns to design digital technologies? Or should our technologies have the innate capacity to adapt to the profiles of all its potential users? This post will look at accessibility challenges for digital immigrants and the importance of behavioral science for the design of digital technologies. We interview Amruth Bagali Ravindranath from Vita Beans.
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Digital Natives
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Making Change
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Global Perspectives on Women, Work and Digital Labour Platforms
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by
Admin
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published
Jul 04, 2023
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filed under:
Labour Futures,
Researchers at Work
Ambika Tandon was a panellist at the launch event for the Global Perspectives on Women, Work and Digital Labour Platforms organized by Digital Future Society on July 13, 2022 on online platform.
Located in
RAW
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India’s gig economy drivers face bust in the country’s digital boom
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by
Jagmeet Singh
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published
Jul 04, 2023
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filed under:
Labour Futures,
Researchers at Work
Workers on platforms like Uber, Ola and Swiggy deal with blocked accounts, other backlash for speaking out over poor conditions
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RAW
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Women at (gig) work: When financial freedom comes at a cost
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by
Aiswarya Raj
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published
Jul 04, 2023
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filed under:
Labour Futures,
Researchers at Work
Chiara Furtado was quoted in a news article on women’s experiences working on ride-hailing and delivery platforms.
Located in
RAW
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As Equals: Frequently Asked Questions
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by
Admin
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published
Jul 04, 2023
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filed under:
Labour Futures,
Researchers at Work
Chiara Furtado was a panellist on the ‘As Equals’ series hosted by CNN since 2018 which aims to reveal what systemic gender inequality looks like. Chiara participated in a roundtable on digital harms and gender equality.
Located in
RAW
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Call for Applications: 'Maps for Making Change' - Using Geographical Mapping Techniques to Support Struggles for Social Justice in India
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by
Anja Kovacs
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published
Oct 30, 2009
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last modified
Oct 05, 2015 03:04 PM
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filed under:
Digital Activism,
Practice,
Workshop,
Researchers at Work,
Maps for Making Change
Deadline: 20 November 2009.
Maps for Making Change is a two-month project specifically designed for activists and supporters of social movements and campaigns in India. It provides participants with an exciting opportunity to explore how a range of digital mapping techniques can be used to support struggles for social justice. It also allows you to immediately develop and implement in practice a concrete mapping project relevant to your campaign or movement, with full technical support. Interested in joining us? Send in your application by 20 November 2009.
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Advocacy
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Other Advocacy
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Maps for Making Change Kicks Off, and You Can Get Involved!
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by
Anja Kovacs
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published
Dec 02, 2009
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last modified
Oct 05, 2015 03:03 PM
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filed under:
Digital Activism,
Practice,
Workshop,
Researchers at Work,
Maps for Making Change
A first in India, Maps for Making Change explores the use of geographical mapping techniques to support struggles for social justice in India. On 3 December, the project officially kicks off during a one-day workshop in Delhi. But even if you can not be there with us in Delhi, there are ways to get involved.
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Advocacy
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Other Advocacy
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Maps for Making Change Wiki Now Open to the Public
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by
Anja Kovacs
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published
Apr 01, 2010
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last modified
Oct 05, 2015 03:05 PM
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filed under:
Practice,
Researchers at Work,
Maps for Making Change
Since December 2009, CIS has been coordinating and nurturing the Maps for Making Change project, organised in collaboration with Tactical Tech. During the past four months, participants have been on a challenging yet fertile and inspiring journey that is now slowly coming to an end. Would you like to know more about what has happened in the time that has passed? The Maps for Making Change wiki is a good place to start.
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Advocacy
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Other Advocacy
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Studying Platform Work in Mumbai & New Delhi
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by
Anushree Gupta, Rajendra Jadhav, Sarah Zia, Simiran Lalvani and Noopur Raval
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published
May 05, 2022
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filed under:
Platform Economy,
Gig Work,
Researchers at Work
A report by Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) and Azim Premji University (APU) maps platform work in India and notes from four studies of workers driving taxis and delivering food for platform companies.
Located in
RAW
