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Jun 25, 2024
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T3 4380 - Women in the Information Age
Examines the effects of the “information age” on women’s lives. Telephones, computers, and the Internet have revolutionized the way people work and live. These technologies have affected men and women differently, however. Discusses the information age and its impact on domestic and work life. It pays special attention to the relationship between women and two of the main information technologies: the telephone and the computer. The objective is to explore the ways in which these technologies have been “gendered”. Also examines the role of women in relation to the telegraph, the typewriter, video games, the Internet, and other communication and information technologies.
Requisites: (ITS 2140 or WGS 1000 or 6 hours Tier II Social Science) and Sr only
Credit Hours: 3
General Education Code: 3
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
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