Analysis of the Dilemma of Women Facing the Digital Gender Gap Under the Digital Economy

Abstract

Chinese society is transitioning from an industrial society to a digital one, leading to profound changes in the labour landscape for women in the digital era. On one hand, the digital economy presents new opportunities for women in the workplace, offering them greater prospects for development. On the other hand, the digital dividend has not been equally distributed among different groups, and may even exacerbate the digital divide between regions and genders. The gender balance in the employment structure of digital industries has experienced a considerable decrease as the digital economy has evolved, with the proportion of women declining steadily each year. Based on the dilemma of the digital gender gap women face, this paper explores, from the perspective of social cognitive theory, the impact of environmental and individual factors on Chinese women's behavior in the face of digital societal transformation. Furthermore, it analyses the causes of the digital gender gap among Chinese women and their interrelationships and proposes solutions. (see Figure 2)