Product Description

Has the predominance of women teachers in primary schools led to classroom management and teaching styles which 'favour' girls? What are the tensions for boys between what the school expects from them as 'pupils' and how they are drawn to behave as a 'boy'? How does a primary school produce certain masculine styles in its day-to-day routines? In what ways do girls respond to male practices and behaviours in the primary school classroom? The book aims to provide readers with an understanding of the background literature on boys and schooling, an insight into 'masculinity-making' in primary schools, and to offer strategies for developing gender-relevant programmes.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #309181 in Books
• Published on: 2001-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 203 pages

Review
"...is a valuable contribution to the growing body of feminist research exploring masculinities and schooling. What is useful about Skelton's text is that she has managed to throw into relief the diversity and complexity of masculinities and schooling within this age group." - Gayle Letherby (Gender & Education )

About the Author
Christine Skelton is a lecturer at the University of Newcastle Upon Tyne where she teaches on undergraduate courses in gender and identity and on the MA Gender Studies degree. Her PhD was a study of boys in the primary school. She has published widely in this area and is currently co-editor (with Dr. Becky Francis) of the journal Gender and Education.