Gender in Education (AQA A-Level Sociology): Quizzes
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When did girls begin outperforming boys in education, reversing the historical pattern?
When did girls begin outperforming boys in education, reversing the historical pattern?
Since the 1990s
What was the girls' A*-C pass rate at GCSE in 2014?
What was the girls' A*-C pass rate at GCSE in 2014?
73.1%
Which educational change has contributed to girls' enhanced educational outcomes?
Which educational change has contributed to girls' enhanced educational outcomes?
Introduction of coursework
What was women's employment rate (aged 16-64) in 2013 compared to 1971?
What was women's employment rate (aged 16-64) in 2013 compared to 1971?
53% to 67%
What does 'feminisation of education' mean?
What does 'feminisation of education' mean?
Schools are female-dominated spaces
How do teachers' labels create different outcomes for girls and boys?
How do teachers' labels create different outcomes for girls and boys?
Girls labelled likely to succeed
What is the 'crisis in masculinity'?
What is the 'crisis in masculinity'?
Boys feel removed from education/jobs
Which learning behavior particularly benefits girls over boys?
Which learning behavior particularly benefits girls over boys?
Enjoying reading more
What factor contributes to gendered subject choices?
What factor contributes to gendered subject choices?
Gendered primary socialisation
In Sue Sharpe's study, what did 1990s girls prioritise compared to 1970s girls?
In Sue Sharpe's study, what did 1990s girls prioritise compared to 1970s girls?
Job, career & supporting themselves
Which strategy do boys adopt to protect their masculinity in school?
Which strategy do boys adopt to protect their masculinity in school?
Withdrawal of effort
Which New Labour policy aimed to address boys' underperformance?
Which New Labour policy aimed to address boys' underperformance?
Reading Champions Scheme
How do women in their twenties' earnings now compare to men of the same age?
How do women in their twenties' earnings now compare to men of the same age?
Women earn slightly more