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Unlocking The Clubhouse: Women In Computing-new
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Winner Of The 2002 Frandson Award For Literature In The Field Of Continuing Higher Educationthe Information Technology Revolution Is Transforming Almost Every Aspect Of Society, But Girls And Women Are Largely Out Of The Loop. Although Women Surf The Web In Equal Numbers To Men And Make A Majority Of Online Purchases, Few Are Involved In The Design And Creation Of New Technology. It Is Mostly Men Whose Perspectives And Priorities Inform The Development Of Computing Innovations And Who Reap The Lions Share Of The Financial Rewards. As Only A Small Fraction Of High School And College Computer Science Students Are Female, The Field Is Likely To Remain A 'Male Clubhouse,' Absent Major Changes.In Unlocking The Clubhouse, Social Scientist Jane Margolis And Computer Scientist And Educator Allan Fisher Examine The Many Influences Contributing To The Gender Gap In Computing. The Book Is Based On Interviews With More Than 100 Computer Science Students Of Both Sexes From Carnegie Mellon University, A Major Center Of Computer Science Research, Over A Period Of Four Years, As Well As Classroom Observations And Conversations With Hundreds Of College And High School Faculty. The Interviews Capture The Dynamic Details Of The Female Computing Experience, From The Family Computer Kept In A Brothers Bedroom To Womens Feelings Of Alienation In College Computing Classes. The Authors Investigate The Familial, Educational, And Institutional Origins Of The Computing Gender Gap. They Also Describe Educational Reforms That Have Made A Dramatic Difference At Carnegie Mellonwhere The Percentage Of Women Entering The School Of Computer Science Rose From 7% In 1995 To 42% In 2000And At High Schools Around The Country.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Unlocking the Clubhouse: Women in Computing'? A: The book examines the gender gap in computing, exploring the barriers that women face in the technology field and how educational reforms can help close this gap.
- Q: Who are the authors of this book? A: The book is authored by Jane Margolis, a social scientist, and Allan Fisher, a computer scientist and educator.
- Q: When was 'Unlocking the Clubhouse' published? A: The book was published on January 1, 2001.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in the book? A: The book contains 180 pages.
- Q: What awards has this book received? A: It won the 2002 Frandson Award for Literature in the Field of Continuing Higher Education.
- Q: What educational reforms are discussed in the book? A: The authors discuss reforms that have significantly increased the percentage of women entering the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, rising from 7% in 1995 to 42% in 2000.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educational purposes? A: Yes, it provides valuable insights for educators and policymakers aiming to improve female participation in computing.
- Q: What is the edition of this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'Unlocking the Clubhouse'.
- Q: What are the key themes covered in the interviews included in the book? A: The interviews capture the experiences of female computing students, including feelings of alienation and the influence of family and educational institutions on their choices.