VIÉS DE GÊNERO NO ACESSO E NA INTENSIDADE DE USO DA INTERNET PELA POPULAÇÃO EM IDADE ATIVA NO BRASIL: EVOLUÇÃO E FATORES ASSOCIADOS (20052015)

Abstract

This study evaluates the evolution and factors associated with gender bias in access and intensity of Internet use by economically active individuals in Brazil between 2005 and 2015. The hypothesis is that women, considering patriarchal and non-patriarchal the development of the internet and the presence of sexist stereotypes, would have worse indicators of access and intensity of use, if compared to men. The methods used are univariate tests, effect size calculation, latent trait estimation using the Item Response Theory and regression by Logit, Multinomial Logit and Quantilicos models from dates of PNAD (IBGE) and a quantitative exploratory research design. The results point to the existence of a gender bias in the intensity of internet use. There is less use by women in the list of services available and made possible by Internet access, although women have improved their access to the Internet when compared to men.