Gender differences in achievement

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What does Coffey say?
It is wrong to label all boys as underachievers. Only some boys are failing.
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How has the impact of feminism improved girls achievement? (external factor)
Feminism has challenged the traditional stereotypes. Feminist movement has had success in improving women's rights and opportunities.
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What has the impact of feminism done? (A03)
Raised girls expectations, ambitions and opportunities. They wants more for themselves.
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How has the impact of changes in the family improved girls achievement? (external factor)
Increase in divorce rate, an increasse in cohabitation, and an increase in the number of lone parent families. Thee changes mean girls want to be financially independent.
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How has the impact of changes in women's employment improved girls achievement? (external factor)
There has been an increase in women in employment. Also a break through with the invisible barrier of the 'glass ceiling'.
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What has the impact of changes in women's employment done? (A03)
These greater employment opportunities provide an incentive for girls to take education seriously.
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How has the impact of girl's changing ambitions improved girls achievement? (external factor)
The view that changes in the family and employment are producing changes in girls' ambitions is supported by research.
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What is the research explaining changes in girls' ambitions?
Sue Sharpe - in 1970's girls had low aspirations, saw educational success as unfeminine. 1990's girls were more likely to see their future as independent women.
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What is the research explaining changes in girls' ambitions?
Carol Fuller - educations success was a central aspect of many girl's identities. They saw themselves as creators of their own future and aimed for a professional career that would enable them to support themselves.
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How has the impact of equal opportunities policies improved girls achievement? (internal factor)
Belived that girls and boys should have equal opportunities.Policies such as GIST (Girls into science and technology) and WISE (Women into science and engineering) has encouraged girls to pursue careers in non-traditional areas.
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What has equal opportunities policies done? (A03)
Boaler - equal opportunities are a key factor in the improvement of girls' educational performance. Schools have become more meritocratic - girls work harder than boys in school, they achieve more.
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How has the impact of positive role models in school improved girls achievement? (internal factor)
Female teachers and female head teachers has increased. Schools have become feminised.
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What has the impact of positive role models in school done? (A03)
Women in positions of power and authority have acted as important role models for girls.
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