Gender (Internal)

Question 1

Kelly

Answer 1

Argues science is a masculine subject as it’s mainly taught by men. Textbooks usually use examples based around male interests.

Question 2

Colley

Answer 2

IT is seen as a subject for boys as it involves machines.

Question 3

Jackson

Answer 3

Introduction of league tables has improved opportunities for girls. High achievement girls are attractive to schools whereas low achieving boys are not.

Boys are views as ‘liability students’

Question 4

Becky Francis

Answer 4

Criticism, found two thirds of 7-8 year olds belived gender of teachers didn’t matter.

Question 5

Slee

Answer 5

Argues boys might be seen as liability students.

Question 6

Sewell (gender)

Answer 6

Reports education has became more feminised because it favours females qualities.

Question 7

Epstein

Answer 7

Working class lads are likely to be bullied and subject to homophobic abuse. They’re likely to be called SWATS for working hard.

Boys want to avoid this so create ‘laddish subcultures’ which involves being rebellious in lessons.