Perspectives on Improving the Gender Composition of Computing

Authors

  • J. McGrath Cohoon University of Virginia

Keywords:

gender, women, computing, underrepresentation, intervention

Abstract

Collective action at the local and national levels is needed if we wish to achieve women's full participation as creators of computing technology. This paper reviews themes from research on the gender composition of computing with particular emphasis on the United States. The author highlights evidence that both culture and social structures contribute to creating and maintaining women’s underrepresentation in this increasingly influential field.

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Author Biography

  • J. McGrath Cohoon, University of Virginia

    National Center for Women & IT

    Senior Research Scientist

    University of Virginia

    Associate Professor

    Science, Technology & Society

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Published

22-07-2011

Issue

Vol. 3 No. 2 (2011)

Section

Women in ICT: international research from a lifecourse perspective

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How to Cite

Perspectives on Improving the Gender Composition of Computing. (2011). International Journal of Gender, Science and Technology, 3(2), 525-535. https://genderandset.open.ac.uk/index.php/genderandset/article/view/173