Gender and Education Flashcards
(23 cards)
How are schools not neutral spaces?
they actively produce and reinforce gender binaries
How do schools produce and reinforce gender binaries?
includes language use, classroom interactions, institutional policies – male and female identities constructed as oppositional categories
simplifies complex human behaviors; attributes them to fixed gender roles,
influencing how students perceive themselves and others
dualism
not an inherent quality; shaped by cultural narratives and institutional practices
gender as a social construct
socializing agents; crucial role in this process by modeling behaviors and expectations that align with traditional gender roles
teachers
limits individual expression and perpetuates the male/female dichotomy
reinforcement of stereotypes
pervasive and entrenched nature of male/female binaries within societal
structures, particularly in education system
incorrigibility
concept of incorrigibility deeply embedded in social practices and institutional frameworks
male/female dualism
What policies can inadvertently perpetuate incorrigibility?
policies that do not critically examine and address the underlying assumptions about gender
How can we combat incorrigibility through teachers?
teacher training programs to incorporate feminist and
poststructuralist theories
how do teacher training programs that incorporate feminist and poststructuralist theories help combat incorrigibility?
they encourage educators to recognize own biases and impact of teaching practices on students’ understanding of gender
How can we combat incorrigibility through schools?
develop support system; challenge incorrigibility of gender dualism by providing
resources for students who do not conform to traditional gender roles
examples of resources for students who do not conform to traditional gender roles
counseling services, support groups, educational materials that validate a spectrum of gender identities
discursive practice deeply intertwined with societal categories of gender
production of self-concept
how is the body significant in discursive practices?
embodiment of gender roles further complicates how identities are formed within educational contexts
school interactions that can either challenge or reinforce gender norms
teacher-student interactions
instrumental in constructing social realities
language and discourse
while discursive practices often promote rigid gender binaries, there are also sites of _____ and ______
fluidity/negotiation and resistance
reflects and perpetuates traditional gender roles, limiting exposure to diverse perspectives
educational content in curriculum design
Strategies to Address Gender Bias in Education
- Recognize and challenge these discursive practices
- Inclusive curriculum development
- Teacher and training awareness
- Encouraging co-education
- Creating Supportive environments
Key Components of a Gender-Fair Education
- Awareness and Sensitivity
- Inclusive Pedagogy
- Policy Recommendations
- Community Engagement
Key Principles of Gender Fair Education
- Equitable Access to Education
- Curriculum Inclusivity
- Teacher Training and Awareness
- Promoting Gender Equality in Classroom Practices
- Community Engagement
- Policy Development
- Monitoring and Evaluation
Gender Fair Teaching Strategies
- use gender-neutral language
- avoid stereotypes
- promote mixed group work
- intentionally arrange seating
- address gender bias in classroom interactions
- challenge gendered language
- create an inclusive environment
- establish class rules together
- provide equal feedback
- encourage open discussions on gender issues
