Exam 8: Gendered Education: Communication in Schools

Carolyn is a brilliant,but strict teacher who smiles rarely and is a tough grader.During a review,her department chair tells her she should warm up to the students and offer them more emotional support.Which of the following terms best describes the department chair's evaluation of how Carolyn should act?

Which of the following helps explain why U.S.women are less likely to pursue careers in scientific and mathematical fields?

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 theChapter to support your opinion.

Socioeconomic status,more than sex,is a factor in a student's success in higher education.

Same-sex schools provide some benefits that are appealing to many students,parents,and educators.However,same-sex schools present issues for trans-people that nongender queer people do not confront.Note three potential problems that trans-people face at same-sex schools that others do not.Then,propose a potential solution to one of those problems.

People practicing invisible hand discrimination truly believe they are acting in an unbiased manner.