It Began with Hypatia and Ada: Helping Girls Bridge the Technology Gender Gap.

Barron, Daniel D.

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ERIC Number: EJ520177

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Publication Date: 1996

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It Began with Hypatia and Ada: Helping Girls Bridge the Technology Gender Gap.

Barron, Daniel D.

School Library Media Activities Monthly, v12 n7 p47-50 Mar 1996

Examines causes of female negativity towards technology and presents ways to improve female attitudes and increase involvement in technology education. Discusses the bridging of the gender gap to allow females and males to achieve equality in technology fields. Describes online resources, television programs, and groups that promote female participation in technology education. (JMV)

Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Improvement, Equal Education, Females, Gender Issues, Negative Attitudes, Participation, Social Support Groups, Student Improvement, Television

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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