The way male pupils and teachers view girls as sexual objects and making judgements about their appearance
Verbal abuse
Male pupils using derogatory words such as 'gay' or 'queer' to make fun of a boy doing an activity that is seen as feminine or 'girly'. Boys often call girls 'slags' if they seem sexually available
Double standards - Lees
Boys are praised for being sexually active whereas when girls do the same thing, they are called 'slags' and 'sluts'.
Patriarchal ideology that empowers men and belittles women
Gendered career opportunities
Men often pot for practical jobs such as construction and science, steering girls away from STEM. Employment is highly gendered by male and female domains
Gender socialisation
Boys and girls are socialised differently. Boys are given cars and tractors whereas girls are given dolls and kitchen sets.
Gendered subject images
Science teachers are more likely to be men. Boys dominate the equipment, intimidating girls to not engage
Gender domains
Men and women are socialised to stay within their domains and view certain jobs as 'male jobs' (construction, science) and 'female jobs' (nursing and midwifery).
Feminisation of education
The increase of female teachers has given girls more role models and motivation to pursue higher education
Legitimising inequality - FEMINISM
Upholds patriarchal structures. Channels girls and boys into particular subjects. Use of the male gaze and only seeing women and girls as sexual objects/available
