men inequality trends 20mk Flashcards
point 1
education -
men are unequal
department of education - men receive less consistent A* - C grades than women
Swann and gradual - teachers see boys as unruly
life chances - if boys recieve low grades, have low economic status
point 2
workplace
man have more traditional jobs
benetar - men partake in more dangerous jobs
equal opportunities commission - UK dads work longest hours in whole of Europe
life chances - damages mental and physical health
point 3
crime
men are seen to more likely to commit and be a victim of crime
CSW - men more likely to be stopped and searched than women
harding - girls have higher status due to better social skills and better street smarts
life chances - if men need to provide for their family may have to commit crimes
point 4
men are seen as breadwinners
warin - men seen as breadwinners in the family - creates pressure
equal opportunity commission - fathers are more likely to be employed than women, and receive longer working hours
life chances - effects mens mental health and future relationships