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Women, guilt, and home computers.

C Burke1

  • 1School of Education, Bretton Hall College, University of Leeds, West Bretton, United Kingdom. cburke@bretton.ac.uk

Cyberpsychology & Behavior : the Impact of the Internet, Multimedia and Virtual Reality on Behavior and Society
|December 1, 2001
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Women face household barriers accessing networked computers, limiting distance learning. Domestic arrangements of space and time are crucial for women

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Area of Science:

  • Sociology of technology
  • Gender studies
  • Digital inclusion

Background:

  • Current discussions on computer-supported distance learning often overlook gendered household dynamics.
  • Women's experiences within family and domestic settings can significantly impact their access to technology.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the attitudinal, emotional, and physical barriers women encounter in accessing networked computers at home.
  • To highlight how domestic arrangements influence women's engagement with internet-based learning and personal development.

Main Methods:

  • A field study was conducted to examine the barriers.
  • Qualitative data on women's experiences with household computer access was collected.

Main Results:

  • Women experience various barriers, including attitudinal, emotional, and physical, to accessing home computers.
  • Domestic factors such as spatial limitations and time constraints within the household were identified as significant impediments.

Conclusions:

  • Domestic arrangements of space and time are critical factors enabling or restricting women's access to the Internet for learning.
  • Addressing these domestic barriers is essential for promoting equitable access to online educational opportunities for women.

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