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

They dominate class discussion.

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.

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 does Alison Dewar state puts girls off PE and sports?

being called 'lesbian' or 'butch'

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.

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1
In what year was the Equal Pay Act for men and women established?
1994
1970
2010
1956
2
According to Angela McRobbie, what was the focus of women's magazines in the 1970s?
The rise of feminism.
The ever growing pattern of cellulite in over 40s.
the importance of not being 'left on the shelf'.
The assertive, independent female role models.
3
What did Stephen Gorard state caused girls to outperform boys in assessments.
The introduction of languages speaking assessments
The introduction of coursework
The introduction of female role models in schools.
The introduction of formal testing
4
What did Eileen Byrne suggest teachers encouraged boys to be?
well presented in written work
tough and show initiative
silent in class discussion
caring and considerate
5
What do Murphey and Elwood suggest boys and girls develop different tastes in?
art work
sports
reading
gaming
6
What does Carol Peatcher suggest is in the male gender domain making girls opt out?
sport
business studies
product design
poetry
7
What term also describes 'external factors' which impact on the gender gap in achievement?
within school factors
teacher labelling
factors outside of school
educational impacts
8
What did Swann (1998) find about boys in the classroom?
They actively participate to succeed.
They are favoured by teachers.
They prefer group work.
They dominate class discussion.
9
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.
examples used are based around boys' interets.
science teachers are more likely to be male.
Boys monopolise (hog) the equipment in class.
10
What did Carol Fuller (2011) state that girls see themselves as now?
creators of educational failure
creators of their own futures
creators of society's gender concerns
creators of a hyper feminine identity
11
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.
12
What does Alison Dewar state puts girls off PE and sports?
having to get formally assessed
being made to do 'feminine activities' in PE
being called 'lesbian' or 'butch'
being forced to wear kit
13
According to YouGov what percentage of primary school teachers in the UK were male in 2007?
48%
2%
14%
27%
14
What is the 'male gaze'?
the way male teachers and pupils look girls up and down
the way that female students achieve status
the way that teachers judge male students based on sexuality
the way that girls are chalenged in school
15
How do working class girls gain 'Symbolic Capital'?
Developing a hyper-heterosexual feminine identity.
Harnessing an asexual identity.
Working hard in school to get their identity in good grades.
By relating to teachers on their level.

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