document: The effect of a male-oriented computer gaming culture on careers in the computer industry If careers in the computer industry were viewed , it would be evident that there is a conspicuous gender gap between the number of male and female employees . The same gap can be observed at the college level where males are dominating females as to those who pursue and obtain a degree in computer science . The question that this research paper intends to show is : why are males so dominant when it comes to computer related matters ? The author has traced this question back to the computer game . Computer games are a fun medium and provide the means for an individual to become computer literate through the engagement of spatial learning and cognitive processing abilities . Since such games are marketed almost exclusively to males , females have a distinct disadvantage . Males are more computer literate through the playing of computer games , and are provided with an easy lead-in to more advanced utilization of computers such as programming . Females tend to be turned off due to the male stereotypes and marketing associated with games and thus begins the gender gap
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