internal

• equal opp policy explanation and examples

  GIST encourages girls to pursue careers in non traditional areas like science and maths

  national curriculum means boys and girls are entitled to the same opps

  boaler

  sees the impact of equal opp policy now girls who work harder than boys achieve more
• selection and league tables explanation


  jackson

  league tables have improved for girls. high achieving girls are attracted to higher schools which creates self fullfilling prophacy so more likely to do well
• gcses and coursework explanation

  mitsos and browne

  girls more successful in coursework because they spend more time on work, are more organised and are better at meeting deadlines
• stereotypes in curriculum explanation

  removal of stereotypes from textbooks, reading schemes and other learning materials have removed the barrier for girls

  weiner

  since 1980s teachers have challenged gender stereotypes and sexist materials have been removed from learning materials
• teacher attention and classroom interaction explanation

  the way teachers interact with boys and girls differs

  swann

  girls prefer pair or group work and are better at communicating and listening

  francis

  boys disciplined more harshly
• positive role models in schools explanation

  increase in proportion of female headteachers and women in senior postions

  act as role models and shows girls that women can work under stressful settings and can achieve positions of importance