Feminisation of Education

Feminisation of Education

1. Internal factor

2. Stereotypes what qualities they have

3. Tony Sewell is reported as claiming that boys fall behind because education has become ‘feminised’

   • Schools do not nurture traits that are thought to be masculine
     • Eg competitiveness and leadership
   • Instead schools celebrate qualities more associated with girls
     • Qualities such as methodical working and attentiveness in class

4. Coursework as a major cause of gender differences in achievement (Sewell)

   • Argue that some coursework should be replaced with final exams
   • Argues that a greater emphasis should be placed on outdoor adventure in the curriculum