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The IS are conceived of as innovations with theoretical concepts and observations for comprehending the innovation process advanced within Social Studies of Technology being described and applied to IS. Consequently, a conceptual framework for studying gender and IS is constructed by combining insights derived from: (1) gender and computing, concerning the differences and inequalities of development and use of IS; (2) gender and society concerning the existence of gendered spheres; (3) studies of gender and organisations concerning the social division of labour; and (4) gender and technology, concerning the masculinity of technology culture. The developed framework is tabulated, areas for future research suggested and potential research questions outlined. The latter employ examples from the field of nursing to illustrate their tangible application. The framework constitutes a contribution to IS research by providing access to additional explanations for organisational phenomena (such as user rejection); by deepening our understanding of the innovation process; by improving IS practice through increased awareness of social issues (especially gender); and by promoting further potential topics for IS researchers.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.1057\/palgrave.jit.2000008","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2004,3,29]],"date-time":"2004-03-29T03:09:10Z","timestamp":1080529750000},"page":"81-92","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":45,"title":["A Conceptual Framework for Studying Gender in Information Systems Research"],"prefix":"10.1177","volume":"19","author":[{"given":"Melanie","family":"Wilson","sequence":"first","affiliation":[{"name":"Manchester School of Management, University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, Manchester, 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