Feminism Flashcards
what does the hidden curriculum do according to feminists
Keanton and Laurson argue that the education system promotes patriarchal values through the hidden curriculum
how does the hidden curriculum promote patriarchal values
Through the nuclear family and sexist stereotypes promoted in textbooks, gendered subject image, sexism in schools through the male gaze and laddish subcultures as well as leaders like headmasters being male
liberal feminist view
Young and Willmott argue that the education system is meritocratic because it is on a march of progress. Girls now outperform boys due to changes in laws and now how equal opportunities to compete with boys in certain areas. The education system has become meritocratic with the introduction of programs which gives boys and girls a level playing field like GIST, WISE and the national curriculum - policies that make it possible for girls to compete with boys in an area that is seen as the male gender domain - science
radical feminist view
Banyard argues that the education system remains patriarchal and is not improving. The education system normalises sexism through the hidden curriculum.
Examples of the patriarchy in the education system according to radfems
Male gaze - women are viewed as sexual objects by heterosexual men
Sexual harassment from male students and teachers which are not taken seriously by the school
difference feminists view
Difference feminists Sharpe argues that experience at school is not the same for every girl. Girls from ethnic minority backgrounds are likely to experience racism and schools are likely to promote different career options for girls from EM backgrounds
