Gender and subject choice

Question 1

Primary socialisation

Answer 1

The process by which an individual learns or internalise the culture of society. Occurs largely within the family and involves inquiring basic skills and values.

Question 2

Gender domains

Answer 2

Areas of life which are female or male dominated

Question 3

Explanations of gender differences in subject choice

Answer 3

• Describes subject choices based on gender domains - Anne Colley
• Gendered subject images - the image that a subject ‘gives off’ affects who will want to choose it
• Gendered career opportunities - employment is highly gendered
• Peer pressure influences subject choice

Question 4

Louise Archer

Answer 4

Hyper-heterosexual feminine identity

Question 5

Jessica Ringrose

Answer 5

Policing girls identities -

1. Idealised feminine identity
2. Sexualised identity

Question 6

Currie et al

Answer 6

Shaming of girls -

1. Slut shaming
2. Frigid shaming