Gender and subject choice

• What has overtaken girls in achievement?

  Boys
• What continues to be a major factor in subject choice?

  Gender differences
• How do girls and boys follow different routes in subject choices?

  They choose different subjects based on gender
• What type of subjects are most commonly compulsory in the National Curriculum?

  Core subjects
• How do girls and boys choose subjects differently when choice is available?

  Girls choose food technology, boys choose resistant materials
• What is a notable trend in post-16 education regarding subject choice?

  More choices are available
• What subjects do boys typically opt for in post-16 education?

  Maths and physics
• What subjects do girls typically choose in post-16 education?

  Modern languages and sociology
• What pattern continues into higher education regarding subject choice?

  Gender differences persist in subject selection
• What percentage of construction apprenticeships are female?

  1%
• What factors contribute to gender differences in subject choice?

  Socialization and expectations
• What is a key factor in early socialization regarding gender roles?

  Learning expected behaviors
• How are boys and girls rewarded differently in family settings?

  Boys are rewarded for being active, girls for being passive
• What did Byrne (1979) find about teacher expectations for boys and girls?

  Boys are encouraged to be tough, girls to be quiet
• What did Murphy and Elwood (1998) discover about reading preferences between genders?


  Boys prefer hobby books, girls prefer stories
• How do gendered subject domains affect educational choices?

  They shape the types of subjects students prefer
• What do gender domains refer to?

  Tasks and activities deemed appropriate for each gender
• How do gender domains influence children's subject choices?

  Children choose subjects aligned with their gender domains
• What do gendered subject domains suggest about societal expectations?

  They reflect societal norms about gender roles
• What did the study by Murphy and Elwood (1998) reveal about boys' reading habits?

  Boys prefer reading hobby books
• What do girls typically prefer to read according to Murphy and Elwood (1998)?

  Stories about people
• How do teachers' expectations differ for boys and girls in the classroom?

  Teachers expect boys to be tough and girls to be quiet
• What is the impact of gendered subject choices on future career paths?

  They influence career opportunities
• How do societal norms shape gender roles in education?

  They dictate what subjects are appropriate for each gender
• What is the relationship between gender roles and educational achievement?

  Gender roles can limit achievement opportunities
• What is the significance of gender identity in education?

  It affects subject choice and career paths
• How does peer pressure influence subject choice among genders?

  It reinforces traditional gender roles
• What role do teachers play in shaping gendered subject choices?

  Teachers reinforce gender expectations through encouragement
• What is the effect of gender stereotypes on educational outcomes?

  They can limit students' potential
• How do gender stereotypes manifest in classroom settings?

  Through differential treatment of boys and girls
• What is the impact of societal expectations on boys' and girls' educational experiences?

  They create different expectations and pressures
• What is the significance of early socialization in shaping gender roles?

  It establishes expectations for behavior
• How do gender roles affect children's learning experiences?

  They influence how children engage with subjects
• What is the relationship between gender identity and subject choice in education?

  Gender identity influences preferences for subjects
• What is the role of societal norms in shaping educational outcomes?

  They dictate expectations for achievement
• How do gender differences in subject choice affect future opportunities?

  They can limit career options
• What is the significance of understanding gender differences in education?

  It helps address inequalities in educational systems
• What is the impact of gender roles on educational achievement?

  They can hinder or promote achievement
• How do gender stereotypes influence classroom dynamics?

  They create biases in teacher expectations
• What is the relationship between gender identity and educational success?

  Gender identity can affect motivation and performance