Analyze the relationship between educational attainment and gender--in particular, educational attainment for men. Describe how men’s educational attainment levels have changed over time compared to women’s. Introduce a few sociological theories to explain this change. Include a discussion of how men’s educational attainment has varied by race and class.
What will be an ideal response?
Ans: Varies. Should talk about how women were barred from educational institutions, so men historically have participated more, but in recent years, women have surpassed men. Can also talk about how education historically was for wealthy White men.
KEY: Learning Objective: 10.3: Describe gender inequality in society.
REF: Cognitive Domain: Application
Answer Location: Gender and Higher Education
Difficulty Level: Hard
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