Intitiatives for subject choice gender equality - Counterargument Increased representation of girls in sciences or masculine domains, can affect boys negatively, this is evident in the statistics of less boys pursuing A-Level. Subject choice aand gender differences conclusion ...
Amy L. Stone, PhD and Alexandra Gallin-Parisi, PhD The shelter-in-place period of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States was a peculiar time. As many people transitioned to staying home and Zooming in to work and school, this social isolation also created conditions for people to exp...
In Chapters 2 and 3, it was observed that individualist approaches to research into gendered-occupational segregation have rarely, if ever, sought to access accounts of occupational decisions from individuals directly. Instead they have assumed such decisions to be a function of underlying, ...
In Sociology (the fifth largest subject by exam entry at A-level in 2022) 83.6% of females achieved grades A*-C compared to 77.4% of males. The Education Policy Institute (4) has produced this wonderful infographic where you can explore the relationship between subject entry and achievement ...
A major is the main subject a student focuses on, and it typically consists of 30 to 60 credit hours. A minor is a secondary area of study, usually optional, that can supplement a student's primary focus. Minors require between 15 and 24 credit hours. Students could complete either a ma...
For example, the Internet is a high choice environment and provides the possibility of meeting many individuals from all over the world, breaking local restrictions. In conclusion, users of social media platforms and social networking sites seem to be at risk for both “filter bubbles” as well...
Since the late 19th century, genital modifications (female and male) have been an important research subject in anthropology. According to a comparative and constructivist perspective, they were first interpreted as rites of passage, then as rites of institutions. In a complex dialogue with feminist...
This chapter examines toxic meritocracy in relation to gender in competitive Overwatch, asking how gender affects a player’s opportunities for engagement in that scene. It analyzes online news stories and community discussions concerning “Ellie”...
This chapter deals with gender economics, gender and management, and gender and innovation. After introducing the general concept of feminist economics and its critique of mainstream economics, this chapter explains the meaning of gender indicators, gend
In particular, women of all ages recounted being subject to the normalising judgement of the male gaze within the context of heteronormativity which has the disciplinary effect (after Foucault 1977) of causing them to self-regulate their bodies and use of space (cf. Bartky 1990; Johnston 1996)...