Both males and females can be disadvantaged by U.S. school systems. Overall, which group students do you think experiences the most gender-based disadvantages in education? Be sure to use examples of disadvantages and/or other information from the chapter to support your opinion.
What will be an ideal response?
ANS: Because this answer asks for an opinion, answers will vary. The material about disadvantages males and females face in academia. They may also refer to gender stereotyped curricula, discrimination in athletics, and may want to draw on other material from the textbook about nontraditionally gendered and trans people. A strong answer will take a firm position and support it with material from the text.
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