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ERIC Number: EJ1426315
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Jul
Pages: 25
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-1056-7879
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Gender Stereotypes in the UK Primary Schools: Student and Teacher Perceptions
Ella Gilchrist; Kaili C. Zhang
International Journal of Educational Reform, v33 n3 p270-294 2024
Gender stereotypes are often an unconscious notion, which can unjustly confine individuals' pathways to that of those deemed acceptable in society. Therefore, this qualitative study aimed to explore whether such ideals are shown by primary school students' and their teachers. Results showed that gender stereotypes were present, with both students and teachers expressing this. Students indicated that all six professions explored had large stereotypes. Teachers were largely in agreement, noting that although they felt able to challenge such ideals, many of them had no formal training throughout their teaching program. The results offer a rationale for more initial teacher training programs to explore the effects of gender stereotypes, preparing teachers to challenge these early on while children are developing their long-term beliefs, to avoid unjust bias.
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Elementary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: United Kingdom
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