Edu - gender identities

Francis

Francis

fitting in at school often means conforming to gender stereotypes or risk being marginalised or bullied.

Skelton et al

girls and boys' gender roles are opposites. They may not be aware of this and 'appropriate' roles change with the stage of education/social class/ ethnicity.

Gendered Verbal Behaviour

boys dominate talk in mix-sex classrooms - gain greater proportions of the teachers time and attention - also frequently verbally abusive - reinforces male identity

Gendered Physical Behaviour

While girls might resist schooling it is likely to be in more passive ways - boys are more likely to get into confrontations with the teacher - creates a sense of girls being invisible in the classroom.

Gendered Pursuits

Mac an Ghaill - the male gaze Boys construct their masculinity through boasting about their alleged sexual conquests - reinforces women as objets view

The Role of Teachers

Francis Teachers often have different expectations of pupils according to their gender. Girls who don't conform to what is seen as appropriate gender behaviour and behave badly are penalised more heavily than boys.