Boys Out Of School Factors

Question 1

Boys poorer literacy skills

Answer 1

Misos and browne say girls more likely to read and mothers read to children not fathers. Girls have positive role model

Question 2

Boys poorer literacy skills evaluation

Answer 2

Schemes by government to tackle this eg fathers and sons reading campaign

Question 3

Unrealistic aspirations

Answer 3

Boys surprised when fail and see it as bad luck.
Francis says boys more likely to have unrealistic career aspirations that require few formal qualifications

Question 4

Unrealistic aspirations evaluation

Answer 4

Girls also have unrealistic aspirations.
86% of young people want to be social media influencer