Computer Construct as a Gendered Phenomenon

11/2/98


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Table of Contents

Computer Construct as a Gendered Phenomenon

Overview

Setting the Stage

Description of the Study

Research Questions

Participants

Methodology

Meaning is Socially Constructed

Implied Meanings

Coding for Meanings

Girls’ Meanings of “Computer”

Girls’ Meanings of “Computer”

Boys’ Meanings of “Computer”

Boys’ Meanings of “Computer”

Common Meanings of “Computer”

Direct Definitions

Girls’ Definitions of “Computer”

Boys’ Definitions of “Computer”

Meanings of “Telecommunications”

Conclusions

Conclusions

Questions and Comments

Other Important Links

 Author: Dr. Alice Christie

Email: alice.christie@asu.edu

Home Page: http://www.west.asu.edu/achristie/