Gender and schools - Lynda Measor

This book provides explanations of complex theoretical positions intended for beginning students and new teachers. It explains and suggests strategies for teachers and covers both primary and secondary education.;The book takes a general introductory approach to gender and education. It considers the significance that gender has for girls' and boys' experiences of schooling and presents a review of different approaches to gender (eg feminist, radical, biological, anti-sexist). It also looks at the effects of gender on teachers' experiences of teaching, and describes recent innovations and attempts to promote equal opportunities for gender in schools. The book is organized in 4 sections - an introductory section that looks at the historical background, Part 2, which looks at theories and current approaches, Part 3 which looks at the experience of schooling and Part 4 which looks at ways forward and strategies for change.;It is aimed at teachers in primary and secondary schools, students of education and those on inservice courses. Also students of social science courses and 6th form students of sociology and their teachers.