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Girl Power in a Digital World: Considering the Complexity of Gender, Literacy, and Technology
Author(s) -
Williams Bronwyn T.
Publication year - 2006
Publication title -
journal of adolescent and adult literacy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.73
H-Index - 49
eISSN - 1936-2706
pISSN - 1081-3004
DOI - 10.1598/jaal.50.4.6
Subject(s) - girl , literacy , power (physics) , psychology , sociology , developmental psychology , gender studies , pedagogy , physics , quantum mechanics
The power of culture to shape gender identities becomes particularly crucial for adolescents as they make the transition from child to adult. Yet as adults we offer little coherent, direct instruction in such matters. The author advocates supporting girls as they explore complex and empowering literacy practices, particularly online.