Gender Socialisation in Schools
Barrie Thorne used observations in two primary schools and theorised that children played an active role in constructing their own gender identities.
Culture and Identity
Gender
Sociology key terms
Feminist Perspectives on Socialisation
Oakley argued parents socialised passive children into traditional gender roles, but her work is criticised by the newer concept of gendering.
education
Why do Males and Females Choose Different Subjects?
parental and teacher stereotypes combine to reinforce gendered subject images!
education
Gender and Subject Choice
The most female dominated subjects are performing arts, health and social care and sociology, the most male dominated subjects are computer science and I.T., construction and engineering.
Sociology key terms
Education Policy and Gender
How have education policies addressed gender differences in society and school?
education
Transgender Education Policies in England and Wales
There is little specific formal guidance for schools and more than half trans pupils feel like they can’t be themselves in school.
Sex and gender
Discrimination against LGBTQ people in the UK
This post summarises some of the most recent data on the extent of discrimination against LGBTQ people, and is aimed
Sex and gender
Good Resources for Teaching the Sociology of Sex and Gender
This material is relevant to An introduction to sex, gender and gender identity Personally I would teach this as part
Sex and gender
Changing gender identities in the UK
Only one third of 18-24 year olds identify as ‘completely heterosexual’
Media
Representing Gender Diversity – The New Netflix Norm…?
Small confession…. I’ve had way too many Netflix binge sessions over the last year, and one thing I’ve noticed is