Research shows that we talk differently to children depending on their gender. We talk to boys about their abilities. We talk to girls about their bodies. And little by little this starts to influence how they see themselves. Boys are brave. Girls are pretty.

Technology can amplify these gender stereotypes.

Sheboard is a predictive text app that encourages its users to use less gendered language when typing about girls and women. It works just like a regular smartphone keyboard, but when typing something related to girls or women, it suggests less gender stereotypical words than many regular keyboards. In this way, the app nudges its users towards using more diverse language.

Sheboard is an example of Equality Tech.