Are girls being disadvantaged where technology is concerned?
As the world concerns itself about whether or nor not there is enough supply of gas oil one area that is not being carefully addressed is girls being technologically disadvantaged. It is widely believed that girls are treated as second class citizens as far as technology is concerned. Many believe that technology is a forte exclusively for the boys. This is a complete misconception.
The truth is even without anyone realizing it math, science, and technology has assumed great importance around everyone and girls are no different. Technology has already become a major force in the lives of young girls today with the widely available personal computers, cell phones, DVDs, and MP3 players and their regular usage for many daily activities.
Earlier parents going to shop at a computer software shop for their young daughter returned empty handed because they just could not lay their hands on anything that would interest their little girl. However the scenario has completely changed now. There are several online and software games tailor-made for girls. There is plenty to choose from. There is a whole collection starting from Nancy Drew to Dora and ranging up to Power Puff girls and Barbie. These games are not just for a girl what makes them all the more amazing is the fact that all these software games have female protagonist. This is proof enough girls have indeed come a long way in terms of technology.
In fact the makers of several gadgets have kept in mind technology fetish of girls and have modeled their products accordingly. These gadgets are often called cutie gadgets and they are just for girls. There is the Bandai Smartberry that is only for girls and comes with features that girls simply adore. Since the iPad is the latest craze among girls there is also the pink iPad hard case that protects the iPad from scratches. The colorful look is definitely an attention grabber. Hello Kitty stereo headphones are also very popular among young girls.
In schools now many students do Information and Communication Technology in a effort to make them more than just technologically aware.
So, whoever said that girls are disadvantaged where technology is concerned definitely got it all wrong.
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