In the situation that I am studying there are two girls and eighteen boys studying computing subjects post-16 in my class of twenty pupils. This is similar to my GCSE class where there were two girls and six boys.
There is a significant difference between the two genders. Because of this I have chosen to investigate why this is the case. I think that it could be said that women choose different jobs to men, and these jobs do not require computer skills and so choose not study them. Also many may see computers very masculine, and may feel they are for males, and so choose to avoid them. In addition, if people do not have the need to use computers for non-work related use, i.e. playing games for keeping in touch they may choose not to study the subject.
I think that this has an impact on girls and society as a whole because there will be less females with advanced computer skills, and that as new technologies are invented and become more affordable, I believe that these IT skills will be invaluable, especially as now there are many people who are being left behind, and not keeping up with the latest technology.
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Wednesday, 29 October 2008
What is the impact of the internet access for the homeless?
Five ways in which access to the internet could change the life of a homeless person for the better include:
≈ Look for a job
≈ Find suitable accommodation
≈ Find out where free places to stay are located, including soup kitchens
≈ Keeping in touch with friends and family
≈ Take advantage of online learning
The impact of not having access to the internet has on that homeless person is that they are unable to communicate with friends and family and therefore loose touch, they are unable to look for a job without going to the job centre for example. Plus they could miss out on vital information for them, i.e. how they could earn grants or benefits and where they could stay for free or their local soup kitchen for food.
Five things that are more important to that person than the internet include:
≈ Shelter
≈ Food
≈ Clothing
≈ Security
≈ Companionship
≈ Look for a job
≈ Find suitable accommodation
≈ Find out where free places to stay are located, including soup kitchens
≈ Keeping in touch with friends and family
≈ Take advantage of online learning
The impact of not having access to the internet has on that homeless person is that they are unable to communicate with friends and family and therefore loose touch, they are unable to look for a job without going to the job centre for example. Plus they could miss out on vital information for them, i.e. how they could earn grants or benefits and where they could stay for free or their local soup kitchen for food.
Five things that are more important to that person than the internet include:
≈ Shelter
≈ Food
≈ Clothing
≈ Security
≈ Companionship
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