Critically evaluate feminist theories of education.
What will be an ideal response?
Answers will vary. A common criticism is that feminist scholars address women's education barriers but not their choices. Socialization, gender stereotypes, and teachers' expectations affect our behavior, but it is still not clear why many women choose fields of study that they know are on the lower end of the pay scale (e.g., health and education). Some fault feminist theorists for being more interested in women's than men's educational attainment gaps. There is also the question of why feminist scholars devote little attention to issues such as why boys are more disruptive in elementary school, which leads to suspensions and decreases the chance of attending college by at least 16 percent for each suspension (Bertrand and Pan, 2011).
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What will be an ideal response?
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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