Gender
the contrast between both sexes using the internet is clearly visible as more boys use the internet than girls for whatever purposes. the world of technology has been targeted mainly towards boys although there is an increasing number of girls who are now interested in consoles. the fact that more males use technology has led to a male dominated professional life in mathematics, engineering and computer sciences. these are all heavily related to the use of IT and explains the importance of being able to use the internet more. According to kennedy (2003:73) most women have browsed the web less than men and when they do go online, they usually spend less time than their opposite sexes which indicates why ICT professions are more male dominated or it could be because they have not been encouraged enough to pursue a career in ICT.
the contrast between both sexes using the internet is clearly visible as more boys use the internet than girls for whatever purposes. the world of technology has been targeted mainly towards boys although there is an increasing number of girls who are now interested in consoles. the fact that more males use technology has led to a male dominated professional life in mathematics, engineering and computer sciences. these are all heavily related to the use of IT and explains the importance of being able to use the internet more. According to kennedy (2003:73) most women have browsed the web less than men and when they do go online, they usually spend less time than their opposite sexes which indicates why ICT professions are more male dominated or it could be because they have not been encouraged enough to pursue a career in ICT.