Summarize the main points from your textbook about bias against males and females in schools.

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Answer 1

Evidence that the classroom is biased against boys includes the fact that teachers value neat, orderly, rules-based classes, characteristics more likely to be exhibited by girls than boys. Boys are more likely than girls to be diagnosed with learning problems. Boys are more likely than girls to be criticized. School personnel are more likely to ignore the needs of boys who are showing signs of academic problems than girls with the same issues. School personnel tend to label boys' behavior as problematic.
Evidence that the classroom is biased against girls includes the fact that, in a typical classroom, teachers are more likely to interact with boys than girls. Girls are more compliant and submissive, often working quietly on their own; this can lead to a decrease in assertiveness. Boys get more instruction than girls and more help from teachers when they have questions. Girls are less likely than boys to believe that they will be successful in college. By middle school, girls have lower self-esteem than boys, and they list fewer career options than boys.