Girls and Microcomputers: A Hopeful Finding
Computers in the Schools
Taylor & Francis
Discusses gender differences in student attitudes toward computers and examines software characteristics that may affect gender equity. A study is described that was conducted to examine the computer's potential to teach basic geography concepts to fourth and fifth grade students, as well as to explore possible gender differences.
Forsyth, A. S. Jr., & Lancy, D. F. (1989). Girls and microcomputers: A hopeful finding. Computers in the Schools, 6(3/4), 51-59.