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ERIC Number: EJ078650
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1973
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Feminization of American Elementary Schools
Brophy, Jere E.; Good, Thomas L.
Phi Delta Kappan, 54, 8, 564-566, Apr 73
Research indicates that the achievement difference favoring girls over boys typically found in American schools results from an interaction between the role of the student and the sex role expectations applied to boys and girls in our society. Teachers, both male and female, play a well-defined teacher role which complements the student role as defined by our society. (Author)
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Elementary Schools, Sex Differences, Sex Discrimination, Sex Role, Social Bias, Social Influences, Student Teacher Relationship, Teacher Role
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