Gender Issues in Early Childhood Education

In the past decade, research has increased awareness and understandings of the process of gender operating in young children's lives. Which of the following authors is NOT mentioned in this context?

• Davies

• Thorne

• Alloway

• Smith

Which theoretical perspectives have taken understandings of the process of gender construction further in recent years?

• Feminist poststructuralist perspectives

• Economic perspectives

• Political perspectives

• Technological perspectives

According to the text, how are women and girls constructed within the gender binary?

• As powerful and dominant

• As equal to men and boys

• As the powerless Other to men and boys

• As independent and self-sufficient

What do feminist poststructuralists believe is critical to disrupt?

• A) The traditional family structure

• B) The cultural binaries such as male/female

• C) The economic disparities between genders

• D) The educational system

What does normalizing discourses of gender work powerfully on?

• A) Social structures

• B) Economic systems

• C) Individual subjects

• D) Political ideologies

How are children viewed at birth according to the process of socialization described in the text?

• As active agents

• As clean slates

• As fully developed individuals

• As passive recipients of social messages

What does the text imply about the straightforward cause-and-effect link in socialization?

• It is highly problematic.

• It is the most effective method.

• It is universally accepted.

• It is based on genetic factors.

What did several educators give examples of regarding children's play?

• Children choosing non-traditional toys

• Children choosing traditional gendered toys

• Children choosing educational toys

• Children choosing technological toys

What is generally considered to be an important part of doing social justice work with children, families, teachers, and other staff?

• Incorporating gender equity into the early childhood curriculum.

• Ignoring gender differences.

• Promoting traditional gender roles.

• Supporting only boys in education.

What perspective does Tong (1989) provide an explanation for?

• Liberal feminist perspective

• Conservative perspective

• Marxist perspective

• Postmodern perspective