Information Technology Backgrounder FAQ 8. African Americans are half as likely as whites to own computers. According to a 1998 report from the Benton Foundation, the disparity is getting worse. There are other inequalities regarding technology besides income and race.
Girls typically receive less encouragement than boys to use technology.
This differential treatment may be subtle but pervasive, represented by such factors as the prevalence of white male role models and the tendency of computer games to emphasize competition and violence. School technology facilities can provide computer access to students and families who would otherwise have no opportunity to learn and practice technology-related skills. Disparities in technology equity are deeply rooted, but there are successful models for improvement. Do different sectors of the student population have different experiences with technology in school.