Gender Differences in Achievement - External Factors

Question 1

Who studied the change of female representations in girls’ magazines?

Answer 1

McRobbie (1994) =

• 1970s –> importance of marriage.
• Changed –> assertive, independence.

Question 2

Who studied girls’ changing ambitions?

Answer 2

1) . Sharpe (1994).

2) . O’Connor (2006).

Question 3

What did Sharpe find about girls’ changing attitudes?

Answer 3

1974 =

priorities of marriage, love, husbands, children - jobs weren’t a priority.

1990s =

career was their first priority.

Question 4

What did O’Connor find about girls’ changing attitudes?

Answer 4

Marriage and children weren’t a priority in the 14-17 year old girls she studied.

Question 5

What are the 4 external factors which have contributed to the gender differences in achievement?

Answer 5

1) . Impact of feminism.
2) . Changes in the family.
3) . Changes in women’s employment.
4) . Girls’ changing ambitions.