Schools fail to bridge gender divide in marginalized students’ tech use
Published on: Oct. 3, 2025, 10:15 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
Girls, on the other hand, face restricted and conditional access. Their use of technology is usually limited to homework or supervised learning tasks. Fears about online safety, reputational risks, and social morality lead parents to impose stricter rules, undermining girls’ ability to explore and practice digital skills. These restrictions deepen the gap in confidence, skills development, and digital literacy between boys and girls.
