Education - Philosophy & Social Aspects, Gender Identity, Sex Differences, Masculinity
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Overview
As issues of gender reform in the school system come to the forefront in popular media, stories of how girls have benefited at the expense of boys have become a common lament. Statistics such as how poorly boys perform on exams as compared to girls are often cited, aswell as the cost of programs developed to support girls. Masculinity Goes To School gives a balanced overview of the issues surrounding boys and education. With in-depth analyses of how popular constructions of masculinity affect all aspects of a boy's life, the authors examine
what is really happening with boys in the school system.
of the environment in which we discuss such diverse issues as gender." --Paul Clark, McGill University, Montreal, CAN, in the McGill Journal of Education, Spring 2000
Editorials
Booknews
Offers an accessible introduction to boys, masculinity, and education for teachers and parents. Analyzes what is actually happening behind the alarmist claims in the UK that gender reform in schools has benefitted girls at the expense of boys, and argues that popular constructions of masculinity affect boys at home, at school, at work, and at leisure. Looks at key issues affecting boys at school including literacy, sport, bad behavior, sexuality, and race, and describes successful programs and approaches for working with boys. The authors are associate professors of education at James Cook University, UK. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
November 12, 1998
Publisher
London ; Routledge, 1998.
Pages
293
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780415197946