Learn as much as you can by getting your own hands on technology. If you do this, you ll find that you ll do many things intuitively sooner than you think. This article my be reprinted for educational, non-commercial purposes. Return to the Top Technology and Gender Inequity NEA Web page Disparities in both the use and proficiency with technology continue to persist between male and female students, according to studies. This is reflected in several ways.
Boys continue to outnumber girls at computer camps.
When computers are in the home, they are more likely to be found in boys rooms, rather than girls , or in a neutral location. Computer and video games are disproportionately designed around the interests of boys and focused on stereotypical male concepts of war, force, heroics, hierarchy, and domination. There are fewer female role models in technological fields. While the causes of this can be argued and research is divided on the matter, most educators are interested in creating a gender neutral learning environment in which all students can thrive. The Computer s Strength The strength of the computer is that it is gender neutral.