Gender Differences in Subject Choice - Answer Plan

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Outline and Explain 2 reasons why girls and boys choose different subjects at school.
Point , Explain, Example, Link to theory, Link to question
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Socialisation - Point
Parents socialise their children differently according to their gender.
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Socialisation - Explanation
Children are given different toys at a young age, play with different toys and are expected to help out with different jobs around the house. Girls are more likely to play with dolls while boys are more likely to play with cars.
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Socialisation - Example
This prepares girls for a caring role when they are older so could influence their choice to choose traditionally feminine subjects such as Health and Social Care
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Socialisation - Theory
Feminists say that this makes girls more likely to stay in 'female' occupations that earn less money so society stays patriarchal.
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Careers Advice - Point
Careers advisers usually base their advice on society's idea of gender domains.
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Careers Advice - Explanation
Boys are usually encourages to pursuit instrumental roles while girls are pushed towards expressive roles
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Careers Advice - Example
Boys are pushed to 'hands on' jobs such as joinery and plumbing. Girls are pushed to 'caring' jobs such as teaching or childcare.
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Careers Advice - Theory
Feminists say this pushes girls towards jobs similar to the 'housewife' role and jobs are therefore gender stereotyped.
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Parents socialise their children differently according to their gender.

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Socialisation - Point

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Children are given different toys at a young age, play with different toys and are expected to help out with different jobs around the house. Girls are more likely to play with dolls while boys are more likely to play with cars.

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Card 4

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This prepares girls for a caring role when they are older so could influence their choice to choose traditionally feminine subjects such as Health and Social Care

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Card 5

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Feminists say that this makes girls more likely to stay in 'female' occupations that earn less money so society stays patriarchal.

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