Can compute, won't compute: women's participation in the culture of computing

Wilson, F. (2003) Can compute, won't compute: women's participation in the culture of computing. New Technology, Work and Employment, 18(2), pp. 127-142. (doi: 10.1111/1468-005X.00115)

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Abstract

This paper is designed to enlarge our understanding of how computing is perceived. It uses findings from a quantitative and qualitative study of Computer Science and Psychology students. The paper shows how students believe they have an equal chance in Computing Science and are failing to acknowledge inequality.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Wilson, Professor Fiona
Authors: Wilson, F.
College/School:College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
Journal Name:New Technology, Work and Employment
Publisher:Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Ltd.
ISSN:0268-1072
ISSN (Online):1468-005X
Published Online:11 July 2003

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