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Gender & Educational Attainment

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which two processes did Oakley identify in gender socialisation?
a)
A. Labelling & Streaming
b)
B. Canalisation & Manipulation
c)
C. Imitation & Reinforcement
d)
D. Romanticisation & Idealisation
2.
What did Kelly argue about science in schools?
a)
A. It was taught neutrally
b)
B. It was seen as a “masculine” subject
c)
C. Girls were overrepresented in science
d)
D. Teachers encouraged girls more than boys
3.
What does Sewell argue peer groups often pressure boys into?
a)
A. Hyper-masculinity & anti-school subcultures
b)
B. Quiet academic study
c)
C. Choosing arts subjects
d)
D. Following teachers as role models
4.
How did images of femininity in magazines change?
a)
A. From careers → romance
b)
B. From independence → motherhood
c)
C. From romance → careers & independence
d)
D. They stayed the same
5.
What shift did Sharpe find in girls’ priorities?
a)
A. From careers → marriage/family
b)
B. From independence → motherhood
c)
C. From education → leisure
d)
D. From marriage/family → careers/independence
6.

What role do parents play in shaping children's gender identities according to sociological research?

a)

A. They have little influence compared to peers

b)

B. They primarily reinforce traditional gender roles

c)

C. They encourage gender-neutral upbringing

d)

D. They are the main source of gender education

7.

3. Who found that girls tend to do better in coursework due to being more organised and mature earlier?

a)

Becky Francis

b)

Mitsos & Browne

c)

Epstein

d)

Willis

8.

Mac an Ghaill’s concept of “macho lads” refers to:

a)

Working-class boys who resist school values

b)

Middle-class boys who value education

c)

Girls forming anti-school subcultures

d)

Feminist teachers challenging sexism

9.

According to Epstein, boys who work hard at school are often labelled as:

a)

Rebels

b)

Successful

c)

Cool

d)

Feminine or “uncool”

10.

Which of the following wider social changes most encouraged girls’ achievement?

a)

Rise of traditional family roles

b)

Increase in manual labour jobs

c)

Feminist movement and legal reforms

d)

Reduced access to higher education