gender and achievement - liberal/radical feminism

Question 1

what do liberal feminists view upon educational achievement?

Answer 1

they celebrate the progress made so far in improving achievement - they believe that further progress will be made by the continuing development of equal opportunities policies, encouraging positive role models and overcoming sexist attitudes and stereotypes.

Question 2

what do radical feminists view upon educational achievement?

Answer 2

take a more critical view - while they recognise girls are achieving more, they emphasise that the system remains patriarchal - for example:
- sexual harassment of girls continues at school.
- education still limits girls’ subject choices and career options.
- male teachers are more likely to become heads of schools.