Sociology: A-Level- Gender and education
Questions And Correct Answers
McRobbie bedroom culture- Females are more likely to have to stay at home than boys
and therefore complete more work. Also more independence aimed at women
Sharpe interviewed girls in the 1970s and 1990s and found that in the 90s they were more
aspirational and did not see being a mother as their main goal in life. shows how increased
feminism has contributed to women achieving more highly
Francis Differential socialisation- girls are socialised to be more passive/ toys are related
to different subjects
Kelly Whilst boys are given active construction toys and chemistry sets, girls are given
passive caring toys such as dolls and cookery sets. Consequently, girls do not develop the kind of
scientific aspirations and attitudes that males do.
Changes in the family Divorce- 66% initiated by Women?
Family Diversity- single parents, singlehood, same sex, modified extended, cohabitation etc
changes in Legislation and policies, towards greater gender equality in the work place
Dual earning families
Questions And Correct Answers
McRobbie bedroom culture- Females are more likely to have to stay at home than boys
and therefore complete more work. Also more independence aimed at women
Sharpe interviewed girls in the 1970s and 1990s and found that in the 90s they were more
aspirational and did not see being a mother as their main goal in life. shows how increased
feminism has contributed to women achieving more highly
Francis Differential socialisation- girls are socialised to be more passive/ toys are related
to different subjects
Kelly Whilst boys are given active construction toys and chemistry sets, girls are given
passive caring toys such as dolls and cookery sets. Consequently, girls do not develop the kind of
scientific aspirations and attitudes that males do.
Changes in the family Divorce- 66% initiated by Women?
Family Diversity- single parents, singlehood, same sex, modified extended, cohabitation etc
changes in Legislation and policies, towards greater gender equality in the work place
Dual earning families
