External Factors Affecting Gender and Educational Achievement

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  • Created on: 01-06-22 10:14
Which gender generally does better in education and is more likely to go onto university?
Girls
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What has feminism and the women's movement challenged both inside and outside the education system?
Sex discrimination, the patriarchy and gender stereotypes (such as women being homemakers or mothers).
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How have girls' ambitions and expectations been raised?
There are more positive role models such as working mothers. There are also more female employment opportunities.
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What is the 'crisis of masculinity'?
Men feel lost without as many opportunities, and feel conflicted about being the male breadwinner. Boys also lack the same ambition as girls.
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Which gender generally does worse in education and is less likely to go onto university?
Boys
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What has feminism and the women's movement challenged both inside and outside the education system?

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Sex discrimination, the patriarchy and gender stereotypes (such as women being homemakers or mothers).

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How have girls' ambitions and expectations been raised?

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What is the 'crisis of masculinity'?

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Which gender generally does worse in education and is less likely to go onto university?

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