Physical sciences include the use of a lot of modern technol

Physical sciences include the use of a lot of modern technology and we see a lot of gender issues in this area of science. It is a vicious cycle when we look at the gender gap in technology. Write a 1-2 page essay using the articles from this module and research the following statements: \"Girls are not really as interested in computers so less research is done to develop programs and games for girls so they lose interest in computers.\" Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Explain. \"Somewhere in their teens females shy away from technology and thus don\'t go into physical sciences because of the fear of this technology.\" Explain how this statement in relates to women in physical sciences.

Solution

Girls are equally interested in computers in comparison with their counterparts. In a survey, almost every woman take up computer science due to their interest and strength in math and science; they also enjoy problem-solving, puzzles and logical thinking tasks. They take pleasure in programming. one of the student have said that \"I have always been a problem-solving person and it just really gives me a rush when you are working and working on a problem and finally it just works!\" A number of the women express delight in the sense of mastery of figuring out the program. Women talk about the pleasure in \"systematic thinking,\" as well as the creative aspects of programming. Hence it is evident that girls are really interested in computers. It is only the social and cultural expectation within the field discourage girls and women.