Girls and technology
John Ment (JMENT@bnk1.bnkst.edu)
Mon, 24 Mar 1997 16:49:28 +0000
GIRLS LEFT BEHIND IN ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY
The preliminary report of a study by Simon Fraser University education
professor Suzanne deCastell says that the "culture of isolation" surrounding
computers is quite difficult for many girls, and she suggests trying to
change what technology does rather than trying to change females.
(Vancouver Province 19 Mar 97)
--a cross post from edupage for Mar 23 1997
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John Ment
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