Female Achievement - External Flashcards
1
Q
What is sex
A
Biological/physical differences
2
Q
What is gender
A
Social construct with socialised differences
3
Q
Browne (2008) - female achievement
A
1980-girls tend to underperform
1990-girls were over performing in each subject except STEM
Present day- girls are overachieving in all subjects
4
Q
How has the rise in feminism aided in female achievement
A
This has heightened expectations and self esteem of women
5
Q
McRobbie - magazines
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1970- used content that emphasised marriage
Now- content showing self independence and having a career
6
Q
What is the percentage of womens employment
A
72% of women in employment
7
Q
Webb et al
A
Gendered pay gap has decreased
More women are in employment
