DA boys External

Question 1

poor literacy skills

Answer 1

DCSF- boys underachieve due to poorer literacy skills as girls are more likely to spend their leisure time in entities that complement their education e.g reading whereas boys play video games etc…
Mitsos and Browne also argue that as Mothers are typically the ones reading to their children from a young age it is seen as a feminine thing

Question 2

Globalisation and decline in traditional male jobs

Answer 2

Since 1980s there has been a decline in heavy industries such as iron and steel industries due to globalisation
Mitsos and Browne argue this has led to a crisis in masculinity as WC now believe they don’t have a chance at getting a proper job

Question 3

Unrealistic aspirations

Answer 3

Francis- Boys have unrealistic aspirations that don’t require formal qualifications eg footballer