Gender Differences in Achievement (BOYS)
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- Created on: 22-05-17 20:15
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- Gender Differences in Achievement
- Laddish Subcultures
- The growth in laddish subcultures has contributed to boys achievements
- Boys are likely to be harassed and labelled sisses if they were the working class
- Boys were more concerned that girls about being labelled be peers because it is more of a threat to their masculinity
- Boys the rejected school work to avoid labelling such as gay. The laddish subculture is becoming widespread affecting their sttiude to school
- Feminisation of education
- Boys fall behind because the education has become feminised.
- Schools don't future masculine traits such as competitiveness and leadership
- Coursework is a major cause of gender differences in achievements as it is seen as feminine
- Coursework should be replaced with final exams and have greater emphasis on outdoor activities
- Boys fall behind because the education has become feminised.
- Shortage of male primary school teachers
- Lack of male role models at school is a cause of boys underachievement.
- Only 14% of primary school teachers are male and 38% of 8-11 years old are not taught by males
- This is because the culture of primary schools has become feminised being staffed by female teachers who are unable to discipline boys unlike males
- Lack of male role models at school is a cause of boys underachievement.
- Globalisation and the decline of men's jobs
- There has been a decline in heavy industries in which these sectors are mainly employed by men
- With the decline its also means a decline in employment for men
- Many boys now believe they have little chance of a proper job, undermining motivation and self- esteems
- They then give up on trying to get qualifications
- There has been a decline in heavy industries in which these sectors are mainly employed by men
- However
- the absence of male teacher may not be a factor for boys achievements
- 2/3 of 7-8 year olds believe the gender of teachers don't matter
- Read, = even though only male teacher can discipline boys, studies found it is the type of language used
- Disciplinarian teachers gain authority through shouting and sarcasm
- Liberal teachers gain authority through an adultt tone, kind and respectful
- the absence of male teacher may not be a factor for boys achievements
- Laddish Subcultures
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