http://hdl.handle.net/11089/2555 Gender approach in social research Fri, 10 Apr 2026 21:56:34 GMT 2026-04-10T21:56:34Z https://dspace.uni.lodz.pl:443/xmlui/bitstream/id/45933048-5c8e-46a7-9e8a-814edfb7b32f/ http://hdl.handle.net/11089/2555 http://hdl.handle.net/11089/2648 The development of toys and video games with animals: which consequences and signification? Fontanini, Christine; Stevanovic, Biljana This article attempts to demonstrate that specialized video games concerning animals or animal care, especially for girls, may lead to virtual activities and /or real care of animals, which may later cause some girls to consider a profession in animal care. In order to test our hypothesis, in 2009 we conducted – through the reading of toy-catalogues in supermarkets and toy stores (randomly selected) – a statistical study with the regards to the number of male and female characters shown on the packages of video games (for computers, Nintendo, and television) which were related to animals, horse-riding and/or the profession of veterinarian (vet”), in order to find out if these games were more particularly intended for girls. We completed this study by examining the packaging (i.e. boxes) – their color and the title of the video game. Furthermore, a qualitative analysis was conducted on the characteristics and roles played by boys and girls in the video games examined, in order to determine what roles are assigned to each sex in these games concerning animals. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11089/2648 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/2647 Gender differences in Internet usage Bujała, Anna The results of the Polish edition of the World Internet Project 2011 indicate gender differences both in the intensity of Internet usage and the ways in which it is used. Women spend less time online, have shorter experience online, and express less openness towards online relationships or services. The main gender difference in the kinds of activities undertaken online concerns entertainment – men engage much more often in activities such as playing games, listening to music or the radio, watching films, or looking for humorous content than women do. Having said that, it should be noted that the differences are not dramatic, indicating the small size of the “gender gap” among Polish Internet users. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11089/2647 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/2646 Emanations of the body or whatever we get Michałowska, Joanna Book review. Monika Banaś, Katarzyna Warmińska (eds.), Kulturowe emanacje ciała [Cultural Emanations of the Body], Wydawnictwo Uniwersytetu Jagiellońskiego, Kraków 2011, 169 pages Book review Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11089/2646 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z http://hdl.handle.net/11089/2645 The social relevance and the socio-cultural origins of gender differences in spatial abilities Ruthsatz, Vera; Neuburger, Sarah; Quaiser-Pohl, Claudia All over the world girls are still highly underrepresented in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) subjects in school, and only a small percentage of women choose occupational careers in that field. The socially-influenced gender differences in spatial abilities – particularly in the ability to rotate two- or three-dimensional objects in one’s mind – are considered as a cognitive mediator of that gender gap. This paper gives an overview of the social causes and social consequences of the gender differences in spatial abilities. It focuses on sociocultural influences, including gender stereotypes (e.g. the phenomenon of the “stereotype threat”), and the importance of role models in family and school. Furthermore, personal factors like the ability-related self-concept and the effects of experience and training are taken into consideration. The results of empirical studies are reported which reveal that mental-rotation performance is strongly influenced by gender-specific differences in spatial experiences, role models, the ability-related selfconcept and socio-economic status. Finally, the paper discusses why and how women`s perceived lack of spatial abilities might lead to gender-typical educational and occupational choices. Sun, 01 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://hdl.handle.net/11089/2645 2012-01-01T00:00:00Z