| Category |
(6) gender research (7) sexuality (1) approaches to literacy/literature teaching |
| Title |
(23) What About The Boys? : issues of masculinity in schools. |
| Author |
Martino, Wayne (ed) and Meyenn, Bob (ed) |
| Details |
2001, Open University Press, Buckingham
ISBN 0 335 20624 7 |
| Description |
A number of academics across a range of countries address recent debates about boy’s education. In particular, papers argue against the ‘boys as victim’ syndrome that is seen as a backlash against attempts to improve educational outcomes for girls. Topics covered include: teaching boys, programmes for boys in schools; boys and risk taking, boys and discipline, boys and sexuality, indigenous boys in Australian schools, boys and reading, boys and maths, boys and science and girls talk about boys. |
| Target market |
Primary teachers, secondary teachers |
| Purpose and/or Outcomes |
The purpose is to explore the issues of areas of boys schooling which are problematic for them, and how issues of class, race and sexuality impact upon boys educational experiences. |
| Possible Applications |
Research text for teachers especially those concerned with the education of boys. |
| Additional information |
Includes references, index , notes and a conclusion for each chapter. |
| Key Words |
Boys-Education. Masculinity. Sex differences in education. Gender identity |