Neu Technology, Fragientation of the Production Process and the Rise of Homeworking Swasti Hitter Department of Business Studies Brighton Polytechnic
Brighton ENGLAND

Using the women working in the clothing industry as a point of reference, this article examines the rise in power of mnc and the application of NT - relatively cheap transport and - above all - telecommunication systems, data - processing technology, and other organizational methods which make it possible to supervise production on a global scale, and concludes that homeworking is a mnc strategy for reducing labour militancy . An excellent resource . Very highly recommended.

An Asseably line around the Horld (Ein Fliessband ua die ganze Helt) I l a - info No. 68, July/August 1983 Inforaationsstelle Lateinaaerika e.V.
Rbaerstrasse 88 D - 5300 Bonn 1

This article discusses international labour segregation and its influence on women's work in industrialised and developing countries, using the example of the electronics industry and the multinational corporate shift to developing countries - a move which results in exploitation in those countries as well as unemployment in the industrialised countries. The words of a manager in Malaysia demonstrate the anc philosopy: "A female worker who works 1 hour produces enough to pay the salaries of 10 women workers for an entire shift , plus the costs of materials and transport.... Women are more apt, cheaper, and they don't fight for themselves. "The article describes the links between the First and Third Worlds, as well as patriarch a lattitudes toward women workers.

"Hicroelectronic Technology and Vocational Training CEDEFOP (European Centre for the Developaent of Vocational Training) Bundesallee 22
D-1000 Berlin 15 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

An interesting paper, quite feministin some aspects, which includes a bibliography; topics covered inclu de microelectronic technology, key technology, vocational training.

The Hidden Target of Telecoaauting (La Cible Nasquee du T e l e t r a v a i l) Elsbeth Nonod CESTA 5, rue Descartes F - 75005 Paris

A good backup resource for the homeworking workshop, this article shows that telecommuting is not at all gender neutral, that when women work at home, their professional activities become mixed with domestic obligations and the result is a lowered value of their paid work. This is not true for men, who keep separate office space, thus carefully maintaining their "professional" status

Working Group on Hicrotechnology Christine Troughton Cross Cultural Learner Centre 533 Clarence Street London, Ontario N6A 3M1 CANADA

"Mho Controls Childbirth" Janet Jennings Radical Science Journal 26 Freegrove Road London N7 9R0 ENGLAND

The author draws on her experience as a midwife to describe how medical procedures rob the mother of joy in child birth by intervening in ways which actually introduce additional risks as well as taking away control. Other articles in this Special Medicalisation Issue also well worth reading, as is this publication generally. Recommended.

"Future Technology and Hoian" Proceedings of the Conference Harch 6-8, 1981 San Diego State University Hoien's Studies Departaent San Diego State University San Diego CA USA

This publication, the report of the conference, gives an interesting overview of the workshops in a compressed fashion. Includes topics such as women and nature, women and sciencefiction, women and automation, etc.

"New Relations in Techno-patria: the Future of Moaen's Hork" ("Neue Verhaltnisse in Techno-patria") Beitrage zur Feiinistischen Theorie und Praxis Nr. 9 Jalicher Strasse 22 D-5000 Koln 1 FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF GERMANY

A collection of articles on the impact of the new strategy to restructure labour, particularly female labour in Europe and the Third World in the wake of the "new technological revolution". A special double issue, price DM22. This collection is intended as preparatory material for a Conference on the Future of Women's Work, to be held in Bielefeld University, 4-6 November 1983. For further details, write to: Autonomes Frauen-und Lesben referat , ASTA, Universitat, 0-4800 Bielefeld, Federal Republic of Germany.

Scarlet Moien U 5 Washington Terrace North Shields Tyne C Hear ENGLAND

This issue of Scarlet Women was put together by the West Yorkshire Women and Technology Group (WYANT) whose aim is the education of the public on the implications of new technology from the perspective that discussion on NT must be rooted with in an analysis of patriarchal- capitalist society in recession. This collection of articles is intended to stimulate debate. Recommended.

Hoaen and Coaputing c/o A Hoaan's Place 48 Hillian IV Street London MC2 ENGLAND

This group is compilinganational list of women working in this area, and publishes a regular news-letter.

"The Plight of Asian Workers in Electronics" CCA - URN 57 Peking Road, 51F Kouloon HONG KONG

Published by the Christian Conference of Asia in 1982, this publication describes the struggle of workers in Asia in entertaining comic strip form. Recommended.

"Technology and Instability" Processed World 8 55 Sutter Street, No. 829 San Francisco CA 94104 USA

Very interesting article covering women's work in the electronic industry, the development of transnation-als, health hazards, and the economic system responsible. Automation and the world division of labour, the crisis of the labour market in the Western world, and the link to so-called development aid to Third World countries are also discussed. Some positive suggestions for future tactics to use NT are also put forward. Processed World is in general a good resource on NT from the workers' perspective , though it could benefit from a stronger feminist analysis (it recently published pro-porn article, for example).

FIRST INTERNATIONAL FEMINIST BOOKFAIR June 1984

Organised by a group of women in England, the First International Feminist Book Fair will now take place in London in June 1984. The group has collected as many addresses of feminist publishers as they can, and will be sending details in the near future. If you are interested but have not heard from them by October 1983, please contact them at: 7, Loddon House, Church Street, London NW8, ENGLAND

Taking Hold of Technology American Association of University Hoien 2401 Virginia Ave. NH Washington DC 20037 USA

A workbook aimed at familiarizing women with NT - to unlearn technology anxiety. Clear explanations with resource listings for further reading, and program ideas for educating women and getting them in turn involved in educating others. Recommended.

"Reflections on Japanese Manageaent: Letters to a Noaan Worker" Christina Tse Center for Progress of Peoples 48 Princess Margaret Road Hoaantin, Kouloon HONG KONG

Writing of her experiences in letter form, the author examines the subtle use of "Japanese Management Strategies" (the latest in techiques of exploitation), and gains personal insights from the experiences of the workers.

"Les Puces quipiquent Nos Job s" Docuaent de sensibilisation sur la microelectronique Comite dela Condition Feminine CSN 1601 Deloriaier Montreal H2K 4115 CANADA

A conscious-raising document on microelectronics. In French.

HATTA (NetMork for Alternative Technology and Technol o g y Assessaent) Alternative Technology Group Faculty of Technology
Open University, Walton Hall Hilton Keynes, Busks. ENGLAND

"Drowning in the Pool: World Processing and Organisation" Janice Nanchee RooB 1111, Arts Tower Institute of Canadian Studies Carleton University Ottawa, Ontario KIS 5B6 CANADA

The author describes her "four year oddessy of practical experience in the world of micro-electronics, working with a wordprocessor as a part-time worker while she was a student. Worth reading

"Frauen in Naturwissenschaft und Technik" Hrsg. Fakultatsvertretung NAUI Streidlhofgasse 1/10 A-1090 Wien AUSTRIA

This publication was put together by a group of women scientists from Vienna University, and concerns women working in science - their experiences and perspectives.