feminism and education Flashcards
(25 cards)
What is Liberal Feminism?
A main branch of feminism focused on achieving gender equality through political and legal reform within a liberal democracy and informed by a human rights perspective.
What does Marxist Feminism analyze?
The ways in which women are exploited through capitalism and the individual ownership of private property.
Define Radical Feminism.
A perspective within feminism that calls for a radical re-ordering of society to eliminate male supremacy in all social and economic contexts.
What is Intersectional Feminism?
A branch of feminism that considers the different ways each woman experiences discrimination, including the term ‘white feminism’ which overshadows the struggles of women of color and LGBTQ women.
Until what year were women not allowed to attend University?
1826
Which University was the first to admit women on an equal basis?
UCL
What significant change occurred in the 1944 Education Act?
Girls began to be included in education to a greater extent, not just in primary but also in secondary education.
What was the impact of the 1980s Educational Reform Act?
Girls and boys were finally taught the same subjects, but their experiences were not equal.
Historically, how have girls been perceived in education?
As much less capable.
Since the 1990s, how have boys performed academically compared to girls?
Boys have been underachieving compared to girls.
What does intersectional feminism examine in education?
How ethnicity influences a teacher’s perceived aspirations and life outcomes of female students.
What did Heaton and Lawson identify about the hidden curriculum?
It reinforces patriarchal values, such as directing girls towards humanities and boys towards STEM.
What did Stanworth’s research reveal about teacher expectations?
Teachers had higher expectations for boys, focusing more on their careers than on girls’.
What did Spender’s observation reveal about classroom dynamics?
Teachers spent 60% of their time with boys, making girls feel invisible.
What were the priorities of working-class girls in the 1970s according to Sue Sharpe’s research?
Finding love, getting married, and having children.
What significant legal changes occurred in the 1970s affecting women’s education?
Introduction of the Sex Discrimination and Equal Pay Acts.
In the 1990s, how did girls’ aspirations shift according to Sue Sharpe?
Girls became more confident, assertive, and focused on independence rather than marriage.
What did Mac an Ghail argue about the changing aspirations of girls?
It led to women entering the workforce and changing their societal roles, challenging traditional masculinity.
What concept did Mac an Ghail introduce regarding the perception of female students?
The male gaze, which objectifies female students and impacts their learning.
What was the purpose of the Everyday Sexism project?
To gather data on the nature of sexual harassment experienced by women.
What percentage of women reported experiencing sexual harassment in the Everyday Sexism project?
52%
Fill in the blank: The 1980s was a time for _______.
[female liberation]
True or False: Girls are often encouraged to pursue STEM subjects over humanities.
False
What percentage of women reported experiencing unwanted touching in the Everyday Sexism project?
Nearly one quarter
