EDUCATION - Gender Internal Factors (Subject Choice) Flashcards
What traditional pattern is observed in ‘boys’ and ‘girls’ subjects’?
Boys tend to choose subjects like maths and physics, while girls are more likely to choose modern languages.
Example sentence: John is taking physics, and Mary is studying French.
How does the National Curriculum influence subject choice for boys and girls?
The National Curriculum makes most subjects compulsory until age 16, but where choices are available, boys and girls tend to follow different gender routes in subjects.
Example sentence: The National Curriculum mandates that all students take English and math until age 16.
What differences are evident in National Curriculum options for boys and girls?
Girls often choose food technology in design and technology, while boys opt for graphics and resistant materials.
Example sentence: Sarah enjoys cooking and chose food technology as her design and technology option.
How do subject choices at AS and A levels differ by gender?
Boys typically choose maths and physics, while girls often select sociology, English, and languages.
Example sentence: Tom is planning to study physics at A-level, while Emma is considering sociology.
What was the finding of the Institute of Physics (2012) regarding girls in A-level physics?
The proportion of girls taking A-level physics has remained around 20% for over 20 years, despite policies aimed at encouraging girls in science.
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What notable pattern is observed in vocational courses regarding gender?
Gender segregation is clear, with very few boys in courses like childcare; only one in 100 childcare apprentices is male.
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What is ‘gender role socialisation’?
It is the process by which children learn behaviors expected of males and females, shaping their gender identity.
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How does early socialisation affect boys’ and girls’ subject choices?
Boys and girls are given different toys and encouraged into different activities, influencing their reading preferences and subject choices.
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What are ‘gender domains’ according to Naima Browne and Carol Ross?
Gender domains are tasks and activities seen as male or female territory, influencing children’s confidence in those areas.
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How do gender domains affect boys’ and girls’ confidence in tasks?
Girls feel more confident in tasks related to food and nutrition, while boys are more confident with tasks related to cars.
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What reasons do KELLY and COLLEY give for science and computer studies being seen as male subjects?
Science is seen as male due to male teachers, male-focused examples, and boys’ dominance in labs. Computer studies are viewed as masculine due to its association with machines and its teaching style.
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How do single-sex schools impact subject choice compared to mixed schools?
Girls in single-sex schools are more likely to take maths and science A levels, and boys are more likely to choose English and languages.
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What did LEONARD’s study find about girls in single-sex schools?
Girls in single-sex schools are more likely to take maths and science A levels, and they are more likely to study male-dominated subjects at university.
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How does peer pressure influence subject choice in mixed schools?
Boys and girls may avoid subjects outside their gender domain to avoid peer disapproval, with girls often opting out of sports and some science subjects.
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How did PAECHTER describe the image of ‘sporty’ girls?
Sporty girls may face negative stereotypes, conflicting with traditional female images, and may avoid sport to align with conventional gender norms.
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