The Patent Gap

The Patent Gap

Introduction

Homo sapiens have their natural desire for innovation. The nature of diversity is embedded in their natural instincts. The progress of human civilization reflects the ever rising demand for change & development. Innovation is not a matter of discussion rather a phenomenon of research. Its implications guide every technical, non-technical and scientific aspect of the world affairs. In today's modern world, it constitutes the building block of societal attributes and reconstructs the global community. By nature, innovation is an approach towards progression and evolution. It is the principle that leads engineering, arts, sociology, management and economies. In this regard, it is essential to explore the difference in innovation on the basis of gender. For that matter, the research paper discusses history of innovation. Further, the paper highlights current career and education trends in male and female. The discussion presents an insightful account in the light of supporting literature. Towards the end, the paper presents a brief conclusion of the analysis.

Discussion

Innovation Differences: Establishing Historical Context

Innovation is not a recent concept (Godin, 2008). It has evolved over time to meet the challenges of the modern world. However, innovation is said to have originated from “imitation” which means “to copy”. The term was first used in Greek settings where Literature held a significant position. The idea can be understood through varying concepts. In the 21st century, people perceive innovation in the context of “creativity” and “evolution”. Through Western history, we can understand innovation as a process rather than an isolated entity. The history of innovation begins with “imitation” leading to “invention”, which later turns into an “innovative” architecture of principle establishment. The history of innovation dates back to the beginning of human civilization, where people learnt to transform their ideas into concrete structures. The first glimpse of innovation is observed when civilizations began to settle into tribes. They formed social groups through which they learnt to obtain their basic necessities. From the technological perspective, the communication technology evolved from a telegram to today's instant messaging service. A simple abacus turned into today's extensive microprocessors. These are some technological innovations resulting in greatest inventions of mankind.

One can adopt varying perspectives for exploring gender differences in innovation. The social settings demonstrate the apparent element of innovation in terms of values & norms. Earlier, genders have been marked with the kind of work that suits them. In the Stone Age, it was men who used to hunt and follow the wild. They did most of the hard work like building the house from straws. Women's role was restricted to picking fruits & vegetables. Therefore, the differences exist from day one as per the historical records. Going back to 18th century, we may find a great deal of gender differences in education and career options. Military services had no place for women. They could only serve the role of nursing & support staff (Godin, 2008). The image represents a story of prejudice and contrasting opinions. With time, people learnt to embed the innovative elements ...