Gender in blogging
Monday, October 12, 2009 by yvonne
On week two lecture, we studied gender in blogging in various form, such as the way of access to the technology, different use of technology and sexist behavior in blog. I mainly talk about gender in blogging. Some research found that the different types of computer-mediated communication (CMC) are represented online. According Pedersen and Macafee’ s study, I concluded that similar numbers of men and women post blog but different behavior in blogging. Firstly, in profile picture of social networks, girls are more likely to post them pretty, seductive self-image emphasis on appearance of object. Whereas men demonstrated more technical sophistication in their car, cell phone, computer, emphasis on representing themselves through other objects. Then, they write blog in different directions. Males use shorter and more functional texts(less emotion, fewer salutations), in contrast, Females are more emotional self feeling. Furthermore, they interest also are distinct. Such as male are more interested in information and opinion, and female are more likely to use first person diary style.
There are some factors that may determine gender in blogging. First of all, sexist behavior is the main factors leading to an uncertain unisex blogger. Such as women and gay male bloggers more concerned about privacy or anonymity. And the interest of bloggers indicated by the theme and form of blog. Girls like love, romance theme as an example. Personally, (my QQ space) I usually use some romance theme in my blog. Thirdly, the content of the blog also demonstrate a blogger’s characters. I use lots of tools in my QQspace, such as I have QQ farm, QQ mini house, QQ music player, QQ exchange friends. These may be the most popular tools or games in girls. Finally, most of men are technical sophistication and value more feedback. Because most of women like commenting back to commenter, even there is no response on blogger.
Overall, gender in blogging research collect data of blogger behaviour on the internet, it contributes a basic key point of public with a potantial economic market.
There are some factors that may determine gender in blogging. First of all, sexist behavior is the main factors leading to an uncertain unisex blogger. Such as women and gay male bloggers more concerned about privacy or anonymity. And the interest of bloggers indicated by the theme and form of blog. Girls like love, romance theme as an example. Personally, (my QQ space) I usually use some romance theme in my blog. Thirdly, the content of the blog also demonstrate a blogger’s characters. I use lots of tools in my QQspace, such as I have QQ farm, QQ mini house, QQ music player, QQ exchange friends. These may be the most popular tools or games in girls. Finally, most of men are technical sophistication and value more feedback. Because most of women like commenting back to commenter, even there is no response on blogger.
Overall, gender in blogging research collect data of blogger behaviour on the internet, it contributes a basic key point of public with a potantial economic market.