Gender Differences: Feminism

• How have female academic achievements changed in recent years?

  Females achieve at a higher rate than males
• What historical trend is noted regarding girls' academic performance?

  Girls historically underachieved compared to boys
• What factors contributed to girls' underachievement historically?

  Socialization and teachers' expectations
• What traditional roles were girls expected to pursue instead of education?

  Housewife or mother roles
• Since when has there been a dramatic increase in girls' achievement?

  Since the 1980s
• What external factor is proposed to have influenced girls' educational achievements?

  The rise of feminism in society
• What is second wave feminism associated with?

  Legal, social, and economic equality
• What was a significant achievement of the first wave of feminism?

  Universal suffrage for women
• When did women gain the right to vote in the UK?

  1918 for middle-class women
• What did the women's Liberation movement focus on?

  Legal and social equality with males
• What legal changes were influenced by second wave feminism?

  Equal Pay Act and Sexual Discrimination Act
• How did second wave feminism impact girls in education?

  Motivated them to work harder for qualifications
• What did second wave feminism promote regarding employment?

  Financial independence from men
• How did socialization change for girls due to second wave feminism?

  Girls became more assertive and dominant
• What educational policy was introduced in the 1970s for women?

  Part-time university degrees
• What does the Equality and Diversity Act provide for women?

  Flexible working and maternity protection
• What initiatives were promoted to tackle gendered stereotypes?

  GIST and WISE programs
• How has the expectation of when women should have children changed?

  Women now postpone starting families until their 30s
• What is a criticism of second wave feminism regarding its focus?

  It didn't address intersectional inequalities
• What is the current gender pay gap for all employees?

  17% gap exists
• How long might it take to close the gender pay gap?

  Nearly 30 years
• What does the glass ceiling refer to in the workplace?

  Barriers preventing women from top positions
• What percentage of FTSE 100 companies have a female CEO?

  7% of companies
• What are the key impacts of second wave feminism on girls' education?

  • Increased academic achievements for girls
  • Changed societal attitudes towards women's roles
  • Legal changes promoting equality in education
  • Encouraged financial independence through employment
• What are the strengths and weaknesses of second wave feminism?

  Strengths:

  • Improved educational achievements for girls
  • Legal rights for women in the workplace

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Limited focus on intersectionality
  • Ongoing gender pay gap issues