Gender Difference In Education Flashcards
The Impact of Feminism Angela McRobbie (1994)
Studies girls magazine and noted a change in values and attitudes
1970’s all about marriage
Recent time feature women who are independent and powerful
Changed in the Family
3 main Factors
Women focusing more on education/ career
Men staying at home while women work
Women getting better paid jobs
Changes in Women’s Employment
1970 Equal Pay Act
Made it illegal to pay women less than men for work of equal value
Changes in Women’s Employment
1975 Sex Discrimination Act
Outlawed discrimination at work
Since 1975 pay gap has reduced from 30-15%
Girls changing ambitions Sue Sharpe (1994)
Interviews Girls
1970’s- low aspirations,priorities of marriage and children
1990’s ambitions changed to careers, more Independence
Beck (2001)
Individualisation in modern society
Independence is valued highly
A good education is required for this
Class Diane Reay (1998)
Social class reflects the girls position Limited aspirations reflect the limited job opportunities to them
Equal Opportunities Policies
Gist
Girls in science and technology
Encourages pupils to have careers in non-traditional areas
Wise
Women in Science and Engineering
Removing stereotypes
Stephan Gorard (2005) Achievement gap
Gap was constant until 1988 when coursework and GCSE’s were introduced
Mitsos & Browne
(1998) girls more successful in coursework
Due to planning and meeting deadlines
Teacher Attention
Jane & Peter French
(1993)
Boys get more attention due to bad behaviour
Swann
(1998)
Gender difference in communication styles
Boys= whole class discussion
Girls= quite pair work
Gaby Wiener
(1995)
Since the 1980’s sterotypes have been removed
Helped raise girls achievement due to positive imagery of women
League Tables
David Jackson
(1998)
Improved opportunities for girls
Attractive to schools
