Women Rock the Blogs!

Ok, this has nothing directly related to training (or maybe it does...) but very interesting, regardless!

It turns out that 56% of blogs are created by women, and they don't abandon them as quickly, either! Here's a quote from a recent article in the Boston Globe:

Blogs have helped women to find their voices. Some of them find their voice 15 minutes at a time, which is why Lisa Williams said it's a perfect medium for multitasking parents. Many women talk about how they see their lives as markedly different pre- and post-blog. The biggest benefits -- relationships, community -- can't be quantified.

Having been a latecomer to the "blogosphere," I can readily agree with that! When you read someone's thoughts and opinions day after day, you feel like you know that person. This creates a real sense of community. Bloggers also provide links, credit and feedback as they write, which allows for greater contribution and sharing regardless of industry, geography or sex. Since women validate our lives by the breadth and depth of our relationships, it seems only natural that we would be drawn to a medium that allows that to an infinite degree!

Rock on, Ladies!