Differential Educational Achievement: Gender (External Factors) Flashcards
(13 cards)
What has the Feminist Movement improved for women?
Rights of women, expectations, self-esteem, and motivation
Woman no longer bound to ‘Mother/Housewife Role’.
The movement has contributed to women no longer being strictly bound to traditional roles.
What did Sue Sharpe conclude about girls’ career aspirations as an impact of feminism?
Increased ambition for high professions such as Doctors and Solicitors
This is attributed to increased employment opportunities.
What changes in family structures have affected girls’ aspirations?
Primary Socialisation: Perhaps traditional ‘Female’ socialisation is more suited to education than typical ‘Male’ socialisation –Bedroom Culture.
More lone parents families headed by women and duel earning families raises girls aspirations.
How does Bedroom culture impact educational achievement?
results in quiet, reading, and submissive attitudes which are favored in schools, this culture aligns with the traits of the ideal pupil.
What did Mitsos & Browne (1998) highlight about women’s employment?
Growing Service Sector/Economy creates more feminized career opportunities
Examples include Health Care, Hospitality, Teaching, Clerical, and Childcare professions.
What legislative changes have opened up more opportunities for girls?
Equal Pay Act
This act has helped to create a more equitable job market.
How have changes in women’s employment influenced girls’ perspectives?
Encouraged to see futures beyond housewives and mothers
This shift promotes greater career opportunities and financial independence.
What has pushed girls to perform well in education as a result of changes in women’s employment?
Aspirations to achieve career goals
Educational success becomes a key part of girls’ identities.
What trend reflects the decline of traditional gender roles?
Stay-at-home Dads and dual earning families
These shifts challenge conventional family dynamics.
What concept do Beck and Beck-Gernsheim discuss regarding independence?
Individualisation - Independence is highly regarded in modern society in order to gain recognition and status
What is becoming central to girls’ identity?
in order to achieve the desired goals of independence, educational success becomes a central tenant to girls identity.
Evaluation on external factors for differential educational achievements: Gender.
- Glass Ceiling and Pay Gap still exists
- Traditional gender roles in regards to motherhood
- Diane Reay – Class Gender and Ambition
- Myth of Meritocracy
These issues reflect ongoing inequalities despite advancements.
What is the Myth of Meritocracy?
The belief that success is solely based on individual merit is false
This concept critiques the idea that everyone has equal opportunity.
