“Girls need to see the connection between technology education and their future” (Raizen et al. 132). The perception of technology is that it is all for boys. When it comes to science technology, boys excel in that area of education. As boys and girls get older their attitudes change when it comes to the idea of technology due to their exposure to technology. Change needs to happen at an early age, so parents and educators can change the attitude amongst girls and show them that technology education is not just for boys. Currently, schools are failing to get girls interested in science and technology. They are slowly improving, but this is not good enough. The authors state that there are a number of studies that indicate that boys and girls approach and perceive technology in different
“Girls need to see the connection between technology education and their future” (Raizen et al. 132). The perception of technology is that it is all for boys. When it comes to science technology, boys excel in that area of education. As boys and girls get older their attitudes change when it comes to the idea of technology due to their exposure to technology. Change needs to happen at an early age, so parents and educators can change the attitude amongst girls and show them that technology education is not just for boys. Currently, schools are failing to get girls interested in science and technology. They are slowly improving, but this is not good enough. The authors state that there are a number of studies that indicate that boys and girls approach and perceive technology in different