Gender Differences in Education

Question 1

What was Francis argument?

Answer 1

Francis argued that school reinforces gender stereotypes.
To fit into school they are more likely to adopt gender appropriate identities (stereotypes)

Question 2

What are 4 Internal Factors in gender differences in education?

Answer 2

1. Educational policies - STEM
2. Subcultures - girls are more likely to form a pro-school subculture
3. Maturity
4. Confidence

Question 3

2 reason why teachers have higher expectations of girls?

Answer 3

1. More cooperative
2. Better behaved

Question 4

Which gender are more likely to go to university?

Answer 4

Girls

Question 5

What are Males more likely to take at university?

Answer 5

Physical sciences, maths, engineering and technology

Question 6

What are females more likely to study in university?

Answer 6

Arts and humanitees