Gender Differences In Educatational Ahcigerment Flashcards
What has the Feminist Movement improved for women?
Rights, expectations, self-esteem, and motivation
The movement has contributed to women moving beyond traditional roles.
What role do girls typically play in educational settings compared to boys?
More conscientious, organized, and motivated
Girls generally care more about teachers’ opinions and meet deadlines more effectively.
Fill in the blank: Girls are generally better organized and have better _______.
Concentration over a longer period of time
What impact do external factors have on gender performance in education?
They affect educational outcomes and motivation levels
Examples include media representation and societal expectations.
What did Sue Sharpe conclude about girls’ career aspirations?
Increased employment opportunities have made females extremely ambitious
Girls now aim for high professions such as doctors and solicitors.
What is the ‘Glass Ceiling’?
An invisible barrier preventing women from reaching top positions
It often relates to the ongoing pay gap in the workforce.
What is ‘Bedroom Culture’?
Quiet, reading, and submissive attitudes favored in schools
It contributes to the ideal pupil stereotype.
What do Mitsos & Browne (1998) highlight about career opportunities for women?
The growing Service Sector has created more feminized career opportunities
Examples include health care, hospitality, and teaching.
What is the impact of dual earning families on girls’ aspirations?
Raises girls’ aspirations and views on career opportunities
More lone parent families headed by women also contribute to this change.
Fill in the blank: Individualisation, as described by Beck and Beck Gernsheim, emphasizes the importance of _______ in modern society.
Independence
What has changed regarding girls’ views on future roles?
They see their future as more than housewives and mothers
There is a greater emphasis on career opportunities and financial independence.
What is the relationship between educational success and girls’ identity?
Educational success becomes central to girls’ identity
It is seen as necessary for achieving independence and self-sufficiency.
True or False: Traditional gender roles are declining.
True
The rise of stay-at-home dads and dual earning families reflects this change.
What is the impact of government policies on gender in education?
Government policies have aimed to create more opportunities for girls in traditionally male-dominated subjects, such as GiST and VSe.
These policies have contributed to changing the educational landscape for girls.
What did Boaler suggest about changes in girls’ achievement?
Boaler suggests that the removal of barriers faced by girls is key to the changes in their educational achievement.
This refers to policies that have made education more accessible and equitable for girls.
What role does the increase in female head teachers play in education?
The increase in female head teachers acts as role models for girls, showing them that they can achieve positions of importance and power.
This visibility can inspire girls to pursue leadership roles.
What significant change occurred after coursework was introduced in 1988?
After coursework was introduced, girls began to outperform boys, widening the achievement gap.
Gorard noted that the achievement gap was stable before this change.
Why are girls considered more successful in coursework according to Milos and Browne?
Girls are considered more successful in coursework because they are more conscientious and better organized than boys.
This organizational advantage contributes to their academic success.
What did Peter and Jane French find regarding classroom interactions?
They found that teachers interact with girls and boys differently, with boys receiving more negative attention and dominating discussions, while girls are more democratic.
This differential treatment can affect students’ self-esteem and performance.
How have changes in textbooks impacted girls’ aspirations?
The removal of gender stereotypes from textbooks and reading schemes has removed barriers to girls’ aspirations and achievement.
Previously, girls were portrayed primarily as wives and mothers, which limited their educational ambitions.
What effect do league tables have on girls’ educational achievement?
League tables have made girls more desirable for schools as they are a way to achieve better grades.
This desirability can create a self-fulfilling prophecy of higher achievement for girls.
True or False: Boys are more likely to be excluded from school than girls.
True. Boys are four times more likely to be excluded, reflecting behavioral issues that affect their academic performance.
This trend indicates a competitive nature of education that disadvantages boys.
What does Welner suggest about changes since the 1980s in education?
Since the 1980s, there has been significant change with teachers and textbooks challenging traditional stereotypes, leading to greater achievement in girls.
Positive representations in educational materials have encouraged girls to aspire for higher achievements.
Fill in the blank: The desire for high-achieving girls leads to a _______ prophecy.
self-fulfilling
