Boys And Achievement Flashcards
What is the effect of literacy on boys achievement?
Boys have poorer literacy and lang skills. E.g. boys leisure pursuits (such as football and computer games) do little to help develop language and communication skills. Whereas girls tend to have a bedroom culture centred on talking with friends and writing diaries or blogs
How has globalisation led to a decline in male achievement ?
Since the 80s, globalisation had led to a decline in industries such as mining and engineering. Traditionally these sectors employed men and Mitsos and Browne claim this has led to an identity crisis for men, many w/c boys have little prospect of getting a ‘proper’ job
How has the feminisation of education led to a change in achievement ?
Sewell - schools do not nurture masculine traits such as competitiveness and leadership, instead celebrating qualities more associated with girls such as following instructions and attentiveness in class.
How has the shortage of male primary school teachers led to a decline in boys achievement ?
Lack of male role models at home and school. Only 14% of PS teachers male; boys generally feel the presence of a male teacher makes them work harder and behave better
How have laddish subcultures lead to boys underachievement?
W/c boys more likely to be harassed and bullied and subjected to homophobic verbal abuse if they appear to be ‘swots’. More concerned about being labelled as swots because this label is more of a threat to their masculinity than it is to girls feminist
