Feminism Flashcards
What do Feminists suggest that the education system transmits?
transmits PATRIARCHAL IDEOLOGY
What do Radical Feminsts say about hegemonic masculinuty?
RF say that male teachers/pupils BEHAVE in ways that REINFORCE HEGEMONIC MASCULIITY
What is an example of education reinforcing hegemonic masculinity?
Male teachers TELL boys off for ‘ BEHAVING LIKE GIRLS ‘ and they also ‘RESCUE’ female teachers when DISIPLINING STUDNETS
What do RF say about the example of reinforcing hegemonic masculinity
It makes FEMALES FEEL INFERIOR to males and therefore means ROLE of EDUCATION is to REINFORCE the IDEA that males are the dominant gemder
What is the other value that Feminists see the Education System Promoting?
how is this seen
GENDER STEREOTYPES
seen through pupils CHOICE in SUBJECTS
What is an example of the gender stereotypes being shown through subject choice?
why is this the case?
Girls LESS LIKELY to choice PHYSICS and CS but MORE LIKEILY to choose DRAMA, ENGLISH
could be due to student councillors who INFLUENCE student into TAKING certian SUBJECTS based on GENDER
How does subject choice support gender stereotyping of girls?
Supports girls into NATURING and SUBORDINATE for family role
How does gender stereotyped subject choice impact pupils experience in future career?
WOMEN more LIKELY go go into LOWER PAID WORK compared to MEN in high paid work such as ENGINEERING due to their choice in qualifications
What is an Evaluation point for Hegemonic Masculinity?
MALE teachers may RESCUE female teachers as they’re IN a MORE AUTHORITATIVE position
What is an Evaluational point for Education transmitting gender stereotypes?
