Creating gender parity: an instruction aide's influence

Lester, Cynthia Y.; Brown, Mark

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“…Other often-cited reasons are environmental and cultural factors, and women's different interests and computing experiences (e.g., see Lester & Brown[12]). Emancipation and empowerment through image change involve issues such as:• Building the level of self confidence.…”

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Medeiros

2005

Proceedings of the International Symposium on Women and ICT Creating Global Transformation - CWIT '05

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Brazil has one of South America's largest information technology (IT) communities. One hundred million people voted electronically for President and congress in 2004, and 97 percent of all income tax declarations are submitted via the Internet. Over 20,000 students graduate every year in computer science alone, and two of the federal government's four industrial priorities are related to IT -software and semiconductors. Though women represent 60 percent of the country's college graduates, less than 5 percent choose Computer Science as a major. Programs to foster gender equality have little intersection with the national digital inclusion program. This paper points out actions that may be considered to allow Brazilian women to become full citizens of the information society. These actions concern formal and informal means of education, and on visibility and advocacy.

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Medeiros

2005

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“…A major strand of this research on women in computing has focused on the identification of individual or psychological factors contributing to female underrepresentation, what has been referred to as a "deficit" model (Henwood, 2000). Within this framework it is assumed that girls "lack" something fundamental to the dominant discourses on success, such as computer experience, confidence, positive attitudes and career information, which must be catered to within the existing structures (Berenson, Slaten, Williams, & Ho, 2004;Beyer et al 2003;Gurer & Camp, 2002;Lester & Brown, 2004;Moorman & Johnson, 2003;Rowell et al, 2003;Werner, Hanks, & McDowell, 2004). However addressing such "lack" is treated unproblematically within the existing structures of power, as is illustrated by proposed strategies for reform which are generally additive measures (Gurer & Camp, 2001;Selby, Young, & Fisher, 1997).…”

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Under the Feminist Post-Structuralist Lens: Women in Computing Education

Markwick

2006

Journal of Educational Computing Research

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Despite various reform efforts, a persistent concern remains within education regarding the under-representation of women in non-traditional subject areas, such as science and engineering. As society is becoming increasingly technocratic, this article examines this issue in relation to Information Technology (IT), as a relatively new educational area. In doing so, I review some of the literature surrounding the gendering of this site and draw upon empirical findings from a study exploring the experiences of women in university computing courses. The aim of this article is to consider and critique the dominant paradigms that have been adopted, drawing upon constructions and understandings of subjectivity of educational theorists who offer alternative ways of approaching this issue. In this article I argue that to move forward we must disrupt and dismantle the gender binary that is so insidiously embedded in the discursive repertoire of the dominant paradigm of educational research and reform. A feminist post-structuralist approach, as employed by several educational theorists, offers opportunities for transcending such duality, while engaging more effectively with the lived experiences of individual women.Direct reprint requests to:

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The effect of information quality on trust in e-government systems ' transformation

Lee

Levy

2014

Transforming Government: People, Process and Policy

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Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to investigate the effect of information quality (IQ) on citizens ' trust in e-government systems. Design/methodology/approach – This study used a mixed-method approach. In the first phase, the study drew IQ characteristics from the literature pool and then administered a qualitative questionnaire to a sample of 20 citizens who use e-government systems. In the second phase, the study delivered a quantitative survey via web to a group of about 1,000 citizens. Findings – This two-phased study uncovered citizens ' perceived IQ factors and determined the influence of the IQ factors on trust in e-government systems. Research limitations/implications – There were some limitations to the study. Citizen ' s demographics, along with the type of e-government interaction, were not taken into consideration. Practical implications – Understanding IQ characteristics that improve trust would enhance the relationship between citizens and e-government systems, as well as aide in the design and development of such systems. Originality/value – This paper applied an established IQ framework, and used the value focus approach in assessing IQ characteristics that effect citizens ' trust in e-government systems.

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Creating gender parity: an instruction aide's influence

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Under the Feminist Post-Structuralist Lens: Women in Computing Education

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