Gender - Boys and Achievement - Globalisation and the Decline of Traditional Men's Jobs Flashcards
What year did the decline in traditional male jobs start?
Since the 1980s.
What type of jobs were declining?
Jobs in heavy industries were declining, such as iron and steel, shipbuilding, mining and engineering.
What was the decline of jobs a result of?
It was a result of the globalisation of the economy.
What has the globalisation of the econmy led to?
This led to the manufacturing industry relocating to developing countries such as China.
Why did these jobs relocate to developing countries?
To take advantage of cheap labour.
What does Mitsos and Browne say about the decline in male employment opportunities?
Mitsos and Browne claim that the decline in male employment opportunites has led to a ‘male identity crisis’.
Why has this led to a ‘male identity crisis’?
This has led to a ‘male identity crisis’ as many boys now believe that they have little chance of getting a proper job. So they give up trying to get qualifications due to their lack of self-esteem and motivation.
What is the evaluation for the decline of traditional male jobs? (AO3)
However, the decline has largely been in manual working class jobs which require few if any qualifications anyway. So it seems unlikely that the disappearance of such jobs would have much impact on boys’ motivation to get qualifications.
