Feminist Theory

Question 1

What do feminists believe?

Answer 1

• society denominated by men
• school reinforced this through hidden curriculum
• gender roles for males and females are reinforced through hidden curriculum

Question 2

Why do feminists believe the education system is patriarchal?

Answer 2

• gender subjects still exist GENDER DOMAIN. Teachers reinforced stereotypes, girls encourages into certain careers
• uniform encourages gender stereotypes
• male dominance in class rooms
• department for education historically male dominated
• curriculum sexist and male stream
• more males in senior positions
• boys do better in subjects leading to higher paid jobs

Question 3

Mac an Ghail

Answer 3

MALE GAZE
- way male pupils and teachers look girls up and down, seeing them as sexual objects and making judgments ab appearance is form of surveillance where dominant masculine identities reinforced

Question 4

Connell

Answer 4

Reinforcement of ‘hegemonic masculinity’ = dominance of heterosexual masculine indetiftynand subordination of female and gay identities- laddish subcultures

Question 5

Evaluation

Answer 5

Some sociologists argue following has occurred:
Feminisation of Education- females dominate in teaching, particularly primary teaching, more female friendly teaching techniques eg coursework