Why do girls do better than boys- Changes in families (External) Flashcards
1
Q
What changes in families structures have affected girls and boys attitudes towards education ?
A
Changes in family such as an increase in divorve rate, cohabitation and lone parent families have all affected girls and boys attitudes towards education.
2
Q
Why have changes in family structures affected girls and boys attitudes towards education
A
For example, increasing numbers of female-headed lone-parent families may mean more women need to take on the breadwinner role
This creates a new adult role model for girls, the financially independent women
May explain underachievement of boys through a lack of male role models in the family unit to aspire to
