"The Third Shift: Women Learning Online" Article Review by Top Papers

The paper examines an article that focuses on the topic of women pursuing further education online. The paper describes how the author, Cheris Kramarae, examines how and why many women are taking advantage of advances in computer technology and the availability of online college courses in order to earn a college degree or advanced degree. The paper discusses how Kramarae also analyzes the challenges involved for women who are already working one shift to earn a paycheck and a second shift to care for their husbands and children, yet are determined to work a third shift in order to further their education and thus increase their earning potential.