Differential Educational Achievement: Gender (External Factors)

Question 1

Mitsos & Browne

Answer 1

the growing Service Sector/ Economy has created
more ‘feminised’ career opportunities for
women

Question 2

Individualisation – Beck and Beck Genshiem:

Answer 2

Independence is highly regarded in modern
society in order to gain recognition and status.

Question 3

Sue Sharpe

Answer 3

Interviewed girls about their career
aspirations & concluded that, due to
increased employment opportunities, females
have become extremely ambitious & aim for
‘high professions’ such as Doctors & Solicitors.
More role model who ‘have it all’