Gender, Girls, and Computer Technology: What's the Status Now?.

Butler, Deborah

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ERIC Number: EJ601026

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Publication Date: 2000

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Gender, Girls, and Computer Technology: What's the Status Now?

Butler, Deborah

Clearing House, v73 n4 p225-29 Mar-Apr 2000

Reviews research and literature on gender and technology. Looks at computer equity themes of the 1980's and early 1990's, and argues that middle school is the place to make a difference. Lists recommendations in the literature for assisting girls with computer technology. Notes considerable evidence of the persistence of a gender gap. (SR)

Descriptors: Computer Attitudes, Computer Literacy, Educational Research, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Literature Reviews, Middle Schools, Sex Differences

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special Section--Middle Schools 2000: A Critical Juncture.