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This document discusses why women are less represented than men in information technology programs and careers. It suggests that computer anxiety and different learning styles between males and females contribute to the digital divide. The document also provides potential solutions such as addressing lingering computer anxiety and highlighting successful female leaders in technology.
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- 1. Joel Cooper – Kimberlee Weaver Created By: Jordan Diehl
- 3. The Problem
- 4. Why Women NOT Men and ?
- 5. 1. Computer Anxiety 2. Likes Among Males and Females 3. Formats of IT Programs 4. Learning Styles
- 8. Information Technology Programs (IT)
- 9. Male
- 10. Female
- 15. Solution
- 16. Still Anxiety?