Read the section on Gender and subject choice on pages 132 to 136 of the book. Now study tables 3C and 3D in the book and answer the following questions: A. A levels What proportion of those studying Physics are male? What proportion of those studying Sociology is female? Which Science subject attracts more female than male students? Which subject has the highest … [Read more...]

The impact of feminist ideas; changes in the family e.g. more divorce; more job opportunities for women; changes in girls’ ambitions and priorities. Equal opportunities policies; introduction of coursework; positive role models; non-sexist learning materials; non-sexist careers advice; league tables. Laddish anti-school subcultures; parents spend less time with sons reading; boys have more … [Read more...]