Women are more likely to productively use computers and technology than men and they see it more as a tool than a toy. Men often see the internet as a less exciting video game that they can play for a while and never have to be concerned with the consequences.
Men are also given more chances to work with computers and often are introduced to them younger. Because of the push for boys to do well in math, computers shortly follow. Often times computer science and math majors go together.
How men and women use the web also varies depending on the person and the way they have been socialized. Women are more likely going to use social media sights as a way to connect with one another. Whereas men are more geared towards the technological parts of the internet and computer systems.
Socialization of gender is the root cause in the lack of certain genders in specific fields. Boys and girls are taught that boys are genetically predetermined to be better at math and science and not as good at English. The opposite goes for girls. But there is no real science to back this up. If we give both genders the same opportunity and expectations than we might have a more equal disparity in the gender divide.
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