Use of the Internet is no different. Several reasons for the gender discrepancy have been suggested. There are no simple explanations why women are under-represented in cyberspace. On-line access providers have noticed the lack of women subscribers and agree with Truong's assessment. Other research shows a difference between the ways men and women approach the on-line world.
Women tend to go in to achieve or obtain something.
The on-line medium might seem perfect for equalizing the genders. After all, no one is seen and no one's voice is heard. Since women find that their gender is still an issue, it can affect their interactions in cyberspace. Lately there have been a slew of reports in the media about women being sexually harassed, stalked and otherwise victimized on-line. From Ann Landers to the Village Voice, the overwhelming message is that cyberspace is populated by cyber-stalkers, lying lotharios and perverts.