sociology- gender differences

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McRobbie 94'
In the 70's, magazines emphasised the importance of getting married. Nowadays, magazines contain images of assertive, independent women.
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Sue Sharpe
Compared results of interviews conducted in the 70s and 90s. In 70s, love was top priority and career was at the bottom. However these have changed so career comes first and then love comes last.
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Mitsos and Browne
Girls are more successful in coursework= more organised. Coursework have helped girls benefit.
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Becky Francis (2001)
Found boys got more attention. Disciplined more harshly. Felt picked on- lower expectations of them.
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Swann (1988)
Found gender differences in communication styles. Boys dominate whole class discussion. Girls prefer pairwork/group.
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David Jackson (1988)
Introduction of exam league tables have improved opportunities for girls- leads to SFP- girls more likely to be recruited by good schools so more likely to do well.
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Compared results of interviews conducted in the 70s and 90s. In 70s, love was top priority and career was at the bottom. However these have changed so career comes first and then love comes last.

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Sue Sharpe

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Girls are more successful in coursework= more organised. Coursework have helped girls benefit.

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Found boys got more attention. Disciplined more harshly. Felt picked on- lower expectations of them.

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Found gender differences in communication styles. Boys dominate whole class discussion. Girls prefer pairwork/group.

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