Abstract
This paper examines the nature and source of gender variations in Internet use and how cultural factors contribute to such variations. The study addresses the following issues: gender variations in the depth and width of Internet adoption; gender variations and online relationships; gender variations and online discourse; identity and anonymity in online relationship and gender variations; cultural factors contributing to gender variations. The study was conducted in three towns of Andhra Pradesh. Different methods were adapted to collect, analyse and represent the data. A survey was conducted on 450 men and 450 women to assess the gender variations in the width and depth of Internet adoption and usage. The study provides insight into the gender variations in using the Internet space and forming online relationships, and online discourse. On the whole, the study supports the fact that the Internet provides an opportunity for women to construct their identities, challenge certain traditional norms and reconstruct their lives.
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