The Equal Classroom by Lucy Rycroft-Smith
The time is ripe for a re-think, and the issues are pressing. Our pupils are grappling with challenges around gender and sexuality, and they need our well-informed support. Providing evidence, prompts and the space to explore the implications and constructs of gender, this book is here to help every teacher reflect on issues around gender."The Equal Classroom shines a timely light on current behaviour and attitudes about gender – gender identities, gender roles, gender expectationsIt is a thought-provoking text on the role of schools in exposing the limitations imposed by existing gender stereotypes, offering an intriguing and accessible mix of personal narrative, of statistics for the curious, of exercises for the diligent and of expert opinion for the help-seekers. With musings from teachers working on the front line, from academic researchers and education specialists, there are clear and practical recommendations on how to shine a challenging light on gendered practices and, importantly, how to change them." - Gina Rippon, Professor Emeritus of Cognitive NeuroImaging, Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, Birmingham, and author of The Gendered Brain
"The subtitle, ‘Life-changing thinking about gender’, undersells the scope of the book. This is not just about gender but about so much more... Rycroft-Smith strengthens her points with quantitative and qualitative research throughout to great effect, without ever presenting dry academic text." - Claire Nicholls, Schools Week
"This is a challenging book which, while geared to a school audience, covers many relevant aspects of the issue such as identities, expectations, media and toys. Humour and anecdotes are mixed with insights into biological and cultural perspectives and societal norms." – Nursery World
Lucy Rycroft-Smith is an education researcher and writer working at Cambridge University. Lucy is co-editor of Flip the System UK: A Teachers’ Manifesto (Routledge, 2017).
Graham Andre is a primary school teacher and was involved with the BBC2 BAFTA nominated documentary No More Boys and Girls: Can Our Kids Go Gender Free?
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| ISBN 13 | 9781138491021 |
| ISBN 10 | 1138491020 |
| Title | The Equal Classroom |
| Author | Lucy Rycroft-Smith |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Ltd |
| Year published | 2019-11-29 |
| Number of pages | 292 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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