Gender: Out of school factors (Boys) Flashcards
What are the 3 out of school factors?
- Boy’s poor literacy skills
- Decline in traditonal male jobs
- Unrealistic expectations
What is the main reason for the gender gap in literacy according to the DCSF (2007)?
Boys’ poorer literacy and language skills
How do girls typically spend their leisure time in relation to education?
In ways that complement their education and contribute to educational achievements e.g. reading
What advantage do girls have in terms of role models for reading?
They are more likely to have same-sex role models - can encourage reading habits
What government initiative was introduced to tackle boys’ underachievement? (A03 of Poor literacy skills)
- The Fathers and Sons reading campaign
- This initiative aims to engage fathers in their sons’ literacy development.
This initiative aims to engage fathers in their sons’ literacy development.
What has been the trend in heavy industries since the 1980s?
There has been a significant decline in heavy industries such as iron and steel, mining, and engineering.
What has partly contributed to the decline of traditional male jobs?
The globalisation of the economy.
What effect does the decline in male manual work have on WC boys?
It may result in WC boys lacking motivation.
Who argues that the decline in male employment opportunities has led to a crisis of masculinity?
Mitsos and Browne.
What belief do many boys hold regarding job prospects?
They believe they have little chance of getting a proper job.
How does the belief about job prospects affect boys’ self-esteem?
It undermines their self-esteem and motivation - leads to underachievement in education
A03 of Decline of Traditional Male jobs
- decline has largely been in traditional male WC jobs, many unskilled
- therefore unlikely that the dissapearance of these jobs would have much impact on boy’s motivation to gain qualifications
What do boys often attribute their exam failures to?
Bad luck
What type of career aspirations do boys tend to have?
Unrealistic aspirations that require few formal qualifications e.g. professional footballer
What type of aspirations do girls tend to have?
Aspirations that require academic effort e.g. doctor
How do girls’ aspirations influence their schoolwork commitment?
They have a commitment to schoolwork
True or False: Girls do not have unrealistic aspirations today A03 of (Unrealistic Expectations)
False - Girls also have unrealistic aspirations, such as wanting to be an actress or singer
