According to Archer, what restricted working-class girls choice of uni and course appeal?

wanting to stay at home to care for thier family.

What is the 'male gaze'?

the way male teachers and pupils look girls up and down

How do working class girls gain 'Symbolic Capital'?

Developing a hyper-heterosexual feminine identity.

According to Angela McRobbie, what was the focus of women's magazines in the 1970s?

the importance of not being 'left on the shelf'.

What does Alison Dewar state puts girls off PE and sports?

being called 'lesbian' or 'butch'

Which statement is NOT a reason why Kelly suggests Science is seen as a male subject?

Boys are more likely to enjoy a practical subject.

What did Swann (1998) find about boys in the classroom?

They dominate class discussion.

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1
According to Archer, what restricted working-class girls choice of uni and course appeal?
speaking a restricted code of language
wanting to move away from parents
wanting to be with their peers
wanting to stay at home to care for thier family.
2
In what year was the Equal Pay Act for men and women established?
2010
1970
1994
1956
3
According to DfE Official Statistics, what percentage of Primary School teachers in the UK were male in 2021
2%
27%
14%
48%
4
What is the 'male gaze'?
the way that girls are chalenged in school
the way male teachers and pupils look girls up and down
the way that teachers judge male students based on sexuality
the way that female students achieve status
5
How do working class girls gain 'Symbolic Capital'?
Harnessing an asexual identity.
Developing a hyper-heterosexual feminine identity.
Working hard in school to get their identity in good grades.
By relating to teachers on their level.
6
What did Carol Fuller (2011) state that girls see themselves as now?
creators of their own futures
creators of a hyper feminine identity
creators of society's gender concerns
creators of educational failure
7
What did Eileen Byrne suggest teachers encouraged boys to be?
well presented in written work
silent in class discussion
caring and considerate
tough and show initiative
8
What do Murphey and Elwood suggest boys and girls develop different tastes in?
reading
sports
art work
gaming
9
What did Stephen Gorard state caused girls to outperform boys in assessments.
The introduction of coursework
The introduction of languages speaking assessments
The introduction of formal testing
The introduction of female role models in schools.
10
What does Carol Peatcher suggest is in the male gender domain making girls opt out?
poetry
sport
product design
business studies
11
According to Angela McRobbie, what was the focus of women's magazines in the 1970s?
The assertive, independent female role models.
The rise of feminism.
The ever growing pattern of cellulite in over 40s.
the importance of not being 'left on the shelf'.
12
What does Alison Dewar state puts girls off PE and sports?
being called 'lesbian' or 'butch'
having to get formally assessed
being made to do 'feminine activities' in PE
being forced to wear kit
13
What term also describes 'external factors' which impact on the gender gap in achievement?
teacher labelling
factors outside of school
within school factors
educational impacts
14
Which statement is NOT a reason why Kelly suggests Science is seen as a male subject?
examples used are based around boys' interets.
Boys monopolise (hog) the equipment in class.
Boys are more likely to enjoy a practical subject.
science teachers are more likely to be male.
15
What did Swann (1998) find about boys in the classroom?
They are favoured by teachers.
They dominate class discussion.
They actively participate to succeed.
They prefer group work.

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