Gender HCI – Is today’s software designed for the male brain?

Trying to catchup with the backlog of isses of Computer magazine I came across this article that talks about gender HCI:

Abstract:
Studies building upon theories and research from several domains investigate how gender differences interact with software.

It goes ahead to speak about how this gender bias in software might be responsible in creating a previously unrecognized hurdle for women interested in problem solving software like spreadsheets and CAD systems. It makes interesting reading.

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