Gender in education: Home Factors

Question 1

Mitsos and Browne

Answer 1

6 reasons why boys underachieve
1. less strict with boys, more leeway w deadlines
2. more likely distrust classes + sent out- leads to loss learning time
3. culture of masculinity encourages boys to want to appear tough so develop ‘anti-education’
4. decline in male manual work
5. overestimate ability, grades achieve
6. girls spend leisure time complimenting ed whilst boys engage in ‘laddish’ behaviour

Question 2

mitosis and browne: identity crisis for men

Answer 2

increase in female employment and decline in traditional areas of men’s work, makes difficult for boys to see their future as family’s breadwinner

Question 3

mitsos and browne: continuing disadvantages for girls in ed

Answer 3

• underrating themselves + lacking confidence
• get less teacher time
• tolerate dominance of boys in classroom

Question 4

mitsos and browne: criticisms

Answer 4

• don’t discuss how well-based claims are
• tend to list individual points than developing theoretical framework
• much more research needs to be done before firm conclusions reached