Evaluate sociological explanations of gender differences in educational achievement
The question above appeared in the A-level sociology May 2022 7192/1 Education with Theory and Methods Paper. This blog post […]
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Gender
Feminism
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Sex and gender
Judith Butler: Gender and Performativity
Judith Butler argues that gender is a performative act shaped by cultural norms rather than a fixed identity. She contends that historical insights on gender and sexuality emphasize the social construction of these concepts, influencing modern discussions on identity and challenging traditional gender roles, ultimately leading to fluid expressions of gender and sexuality.
Crime and Deviance
The Chivalry Thesis: explaining rates of female crime
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Media
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Sociology in the News
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Feminism
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Feminism
Postmodern Feminism
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Feminism
Abortion laws need updating!
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Gender and education
Gender inequality at work
A lot of research evidence suggests tech companies and academia are biased against women.