WorksheetsGender & Educational Attainment
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 3mins
What role do parents play in shaping children's gender identities according to sociological research?
A. They have little influence compared to peers
B. They primarily reinforce traditional gender roles
C. They encourage gender-neutral upbringing
D. They are the main source of gender education
3. Who found that girls tend to do better in coursework due to being more organised and mature earlier?
Becky Francis
Mitsos & Browne
Epstein
Willis
Mac an Ghaill’s concept of “macho lads” refers to:
Working-class boys who resist school values
Middle-class boys who value education
Girls forming anti-school subcultures
Feminist teachers challenging sexism
According to Epstein, boys who work hard at school are often labelled as:
Rebels
Successful
Cool
Feminine or “uncool”
Which of the following wider social changes most encouraged girls’ achievement?
Rise of traditional family roles
Increase in manual labour jobs
Feminist movement and legal reforms
Reduced access to higher education
