Patterns and Trend - Gender

Question 1

Heaton and Lawson

Answer 1

argue that the hidden curriculum is a major source of gender socialisation

Question 2

Colley

Answer 2

argued school subjects affected by 3 things; perception of gender roles (whether pupils have been socialised into a typically masculine or feminine identity)

Question 3

Curriculum 2000

Answer 3

The reform also offered greater flexibility in subject choices enabling boys to pursue subjects that suited their interests and strengths.

Question 4

Frosh et al:

Answer 4

boys felt they risked being labelled as “gay” by male peers if they work hard - leading them to act masculine and anti-school.