Explore technologies that may be gender-specific and evaluate technological innovations that have shaped current society.
Perform an internet search on technologies that may be “gendered”. Then respond to the following:
Briefly discuss the history and association of gender and technology. How has gender mattered in the historical development and marketing of technology?
Provide at least two examples of technologies that are traditionally considered “masculine” and “feminine”. On what basis are you making the distinctions?
How is technology helping to reshape traditional gender roles and gender identities in the 21st century? Provide real world examples.
What is the driving force behind this breakdown of gender barriers?"