Feminism and Education Flashcards

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define patriarchy

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a male dominated society

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Lobban’s study 1974

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  • examined children’s books and saw that women were less likely to be heroines compared to men.
  • females arent represented in the same way males are in literature.
  • the education system is a patriarchal institution.
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Stanworth’s study 1983

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  • teachers attitudes were responsible for the underachievement in girls.
  • this led to a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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