Gender + Subject Choice

Question 1

(external) role socialisation

Answer 1

Norman- dress differently/ do different things.
Murphy and Elwood- causes different reading styles. Explains subject choice.

Question 2

(internal) subject image

Answer 2

Kelly- science is for boys. More male role models and it fits their external environment.

Question 3

What does Leonard argue?

Answer 3

Girls are more likely to choose science and maths in gender mixed schools. This is, Social construction.

Question 4

(internal) gender identities.

Answer 4

Paechter- sports seen as masculine.
Dewar- girls who take part in male domain are bullied. For example, lesbian or not feminine.