Why Are Boys Underachieving?

Question 1

(Mitos and Browne) Globalisation

Answer 1

Significant decline in traditionally male jobs in hravy industry because globalisation has led to the manufactoring industry relocating to developing countries.

This has led to boys feeling as though there is little prospect of getting a job which undermines their motivation

Question 2

(Sewell) feminisation of education

Answer 2

Schools do not nurture masculine traits such as competitiveness and leadership but they celebrate feminine traits like methodical working.

Coursework is a major cause because it has partially replaced exams which negatively impacts boys and should be replaced with final exams