DEA GENDER+EDUCATION Flashcards
(2 cards)
1
Q
WHY DO GIRLS DO WELL IN EDUCATOON
A
Girls tent to focus more in class whilst boys are not as organised.
OAKLEY- found that girls are encouraged to be more adaptable
2
Q
WHY ARE BOYS NOT KEEPING UP WITH BOYS IN EDUCATION?
A
Boys take longer to develop language skills and tend to not care as much causing a lack of motivation when it comes to subjects where u need to concentrate. eg. boys will do better in engineering/ sport because it requires action instead of english.
SEWELL argued that boys feel pressure to reject school work due to friends who act bov and the people around them who make school work seem feminine.
