Gender

“Up-to-date and accessible, this book manages to be both theoretically subtle and attuned to the realities of classroom practice.” Dr Rachel Thomson, The Open University "[This] book is a great success and provides a wealth of insights into the realities of teaching and being taught about sex a…

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“This book bears the hallmark of Open University Press texts. It is well laid out and nicely produced. It manages a good balance between textbook and cutting edge research… The book is impressive in its command of a wide range of writings on sexuality, gender, masculinity and schooling.” - E…

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* How can teachers address the challenge of educating boys for life in the 21st century?* What aspects of schooling are particularly problematic for boys?* How do issues of class, race and sexuality impact upon boys educational experiences?This edited collection brings together leading researchers f…

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Failing Boys? Issues in Gender and Achievement challenges the widespread perception that all boys are underachieving at school. It raises the more important and critical questions of which boys? At what stage of education? And according to what criteria?The issues surrounding boys' 'underachievement…

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