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Gender Differences in ICT Studies: A Study of Selected Public Secondary Schools in Ogun State, Nigeria
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Author(s): Tayo O. George (Covenant University, Nigeria), Anthony C. Onwumah (Covenant University, Nigeria), Michael O. Fagbohun (Covenant University, Nigeria), Mercy E. Adebayo (Covenant University, Nigeria)and Olawale Yinusa Olonade (Covenant University, Nigeria)
Copyright: 2019
Pages: 23
Source title:
Gender Gaps and the Social Inclusion Movement in ICT
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Idongesit Williams (Aalborg University, Denmark), Olga Millward (Aalborg University, Denmark)and Roslyn Layton (Aalborg University, Denmark)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-7068-4.ch008
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Abstract
This study provides an empirical investigation of gender differences in ICT studies in selected public secondary schools. It describes gender differences in terms of students' attitude, perception, and choice of ICT subjects, parental influence, age, and religion. The study engages survey of selected public secondary schools in the region and in-depth interview of relevant stakeholders for the primary data. The study findings are anchored on existing literature, relevant theoretical positions, and data from statistical analyses. It concludes that equal opportunities in ICT studies for male and female students will empower all groups to contribute maximally to science and technology revolution for achieving needed economic and national development in the country.
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