Sociology: A-Level- Feminism And Education
Questions And Correct Answers
Marxist feminist view look at how the education reinforces gender norms which in effect
steers individuals to the idea of being apart of a nuclear family which is essential for the
continuation of capitalism.
Kelly: Books Concerned with gendered roles in books. Eg boys read about astronauts and
pirates, and girls read about princesses and fairies
Kelly: Hierarchy Often most senior positions are taken by men. Capitalism depends on
having male workers supported by women in the home (slaves of the wage slaves)
Also cleaners are mostly female and guest speakers are male
Liberal feminist view concerned with equality of opportunity within schools and how the
curriculum has previously been a detriment to women in society. Until 1980 when the national
curriculum was introduced children were taught gendered subjects
Oakley: Verbal appellation Oakley is concerned with how gendered language in schools is
reinforcing gender roles of children. Eg referring to academic professions as 'he' and caring
professions as 'she'. Also until 1980 children were taught gendered subjects
Questions And Correct Answers
Marxist feminist view look at how the education reinforces gender norms which in effect
steers individuals to the idea of being apart of a nuclear family which is essential for the
continuation of capitalism.
Kelly: Books Concerned with gendered roles in books. Eg boys read about astronauts and
pirates, and girls read about princesses and fairies
Kelly: Hierarchy Often most senior positions are taken by men. Capitalism depends on
having male workers supported by women in the home (slaves of the wage slaves)
Also cleaners are mostly female and guest speakers are male
Liberal feminist view concerned with equality of opportunity within schools and how the
curriculum has previously been a detriment to women in society. Until 1980 when the national
curriculum was introduced children were taught gendered subjects
Oakley: Verbal appellation Oakley is concerned with how gendered language in schools is
reinforcing gender roles of children. Eg referring to academic professions as 'he' and caring
professions as 'she'. Also until 1980 children were taught gendered subjects
