From Gender and Education - McDaniel and Philips

Question 1

How are female’s more advantegous than men in education?

Answer 1

Female’s consistently earn higher grades, have fewer behavioral problems, and are more likely to graduate high schools and college than males. Also, females are less likely to drop out of high school

Question 2

What is so strange about fields for men and women?

Answer 2

Women have entered male-dominated fields such as biology and business, but men haven’t entered female-dominated fields such as education or arts

Question 3

How can we see a difference in behaviour among genders as early as kindergarden?

Answer 3

Boys have a greater problem with being attentive in classes and are less eager to learn than girls. Furthermore, boys are more likely to display aggression, antisocial behaviour and to be diagnosed with attention disorders or learning disabilities. Girls have higher levels of attentiveness, organisation skills, self-discipline, and the ability to self-regulate behavior

Question 4

How are boys having more behavioral problems in high school?

Answer 4

They are more prone to risky behaviour. Such as drinking, drug use, fighting, and are more likely to be suspended or expelled, or to drop out

Question 5

How is the perception of school different between the genders?

Answer 5

boys are more likely to have a negative view of school staff and spend less time on homework, while girls are more likely to enjoy school and stay closer to their teachers

Question 6

How can teachers play a role in the gender differences in school?

Answer 6

Teachers see the world through gender as well, and so, put stereotypes onto their students. Some research shows that boys recieve greater discipline and grade reduction for disruptive behavior than girls

Question 7

How is financial position a point here?

Answer 7

Men more often chooe majors that are financially advantageous than women. While women focus more on personal fulfillment

Question 8

What is rape culture in college?

Answer 8

There has been a greater focus on sexual assault in college. 1 out of 4 women have experienced sexual assault since enrolling, 1 of 20 among men, and 1 out of 4 among transgender and genderqueer people