Oyedoyin Oyerinde

Doyin is a Doctoral Researcher at Loughborough University, exploring the gender digital divide in Northern Nigeria. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Bowen University. In addition to her academic work, Doyin has over a decade of experience lecturing in Sociology at the University of Jos, Nigeria. Her broader research interests include gender studies, family sociology, technology and society, digital inclusion and inequality, gerontology and child development.

Other areas of interest include but are not limited to cultural dimensions of digital engagement, inclusive and community-based development practices and digital initiatives. Alongside her academic work, Doyin has been actively involved in initiatives promoting gender equity and child development, volunteering with organizations such as Women Impacting Nigeria (WIN) and The IREDE Foundation. She is passionate about contributing to scholarship and practice that fosters equitable digital futures, especially within underrepresented communities.

Supervisors: Dr. Adrian Leguina and Prof. Abigail Davis

Doyin’s research examines the gender digital divide, focusing on disparities in technology access and use among women and men in Northern Nigeria. Rooted in the belief that equitable digital participation is critical for sustainable development, her work explores how socio-cultural norms, economic limitations, and infrastructural gaps systematically disadvantage women’s engagement with digital technologies. Her research critically investigates how these barriers limit women’s opportunities in education, entrepreneurship, healthcare access, and civic participation, deepening existing social inequalities. By analyzing community experiences and existing interventions, Doyin aims to uncover both the structural and everyday factors that shape digital exclusion. Her work not only investigates obstacles but also identifies pathways to more inclusive digital futures, emphasizing strategies that empower women to actively benefit from technology. Through an in-depth understanding of access, skills, and real-world outcomes, her research contributes to a broader conversation on digital equity, gender justice, and inclusive community development in the Global South. This research intends to reframe digital inclusion as not merely a matter of connectivity, but as a transformative force for gender empowerment and social change.