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Kaiya Nelson
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How Family and Feminism Changed Girls' Education and Jobs Since the 1970s
Kaiya Nelson
@kaiiyavn
Impact of Feminism on Women's Education and Employment
The feminist movement has had a profound impact on women's education and employment opportunities since the 1970s. This social movement, which strives for equal rights for women in all areas of life, has challenged traditional stereotypes and led to significant legal and societal changes.
Definition: Feminism is a social movement that advocates for equal rights and opportunities for women in all aspects of society.
The feminist movement has successfully improved women's rights and opportunities through various legal changes. While full equality between the sexes has not yet been achieved, feminism has raised women's self-esteem and expectations.
Example: McRobbie's study of girls' magazines showed a shift from emphasizing marriage in the 1970s to portraying assertive, independent women in more recent years.
Changes in women's employment since the 1970s have been substantial:
- The 1970 Equal Pay Act made it illegal to pay women less than men for work of equal value.
- The 1975 Sex Discrimination Act outlawed discrimination at work.
- The pay gap has halved from 30% to 15% since 1975.
- The proportion of women in employment rose from 53% in 1971 to 67% in 2013.
Highlight: Some women are now breaking through the "glass ceiling," an invisible barrier that previously kept them out of high-level professional and managerial jobs.
These changes have encouraged girls to envision their future in terms of paid work rather than as housewives. The greater career opportunities, better pay, and successful role models provide strong incentives for girls to gain qualifications.
Family changes have also played a role in shaping girls' educational achievement:
- Increased divorce rates
- Rise in cohabitation and decrease in first marriages
- Growth in lone-parent families, often headed by women
- Smaller family sizes
These changes have created new adult role models of financially independent women for girls. The need for women to take on breadwinner roles in lone-parent families has emphasized the importance of good qualifications and well-paid jobs.
Quote: "In order to achieve this independence, girls need well-paid jobs and therefore good qualifications."
Girls' ambitions have undergone a significant shift:
Sue Sharpe's research comparing girls' attitudes in the 1970s and 1990s revealed a major change in how girls view their future. In 1974, girls had low aspirations, believed educational success was unfeminine, and prioritized marriage and children over careers. By the 1990s, their priorities had reversed, with careers taking top priority.
Vocabulary: Individualism refers to the social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective control.
Beck and Beck-Gernsheim link this change to the rise of individualism, where independence is valued more strongly than in the past. This shift has led to increased educational achievement as girls now recognize the importance of a good education for their future success and independence.
The impact of feminism on modern education is evident in the changing aspirations and achievements of girls. The feminist perspective on education emphasizes the importance of equal opportunities and challenges traditional gender roles. These changes have contributed to gender differences in educational achievement, with girls often outperforming boys in many areas of academic study.
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very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
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I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
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This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
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The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
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How Family and Feminism Changed Girls' Education and Jobs Since the 1970s
Kaiya Nelson
@kaiiyavn
The impact of feminism on women's education and employment has been significant, leading to increased opportunities and changing societal norms.
- Feminist movement challenged traditional stereotypes and improved women's rights through legal changes
- Women's employment rates and pay have increased since... Show more
Impact of Feminism on Women's Education and Employment
The feminist movement has had a profound impact on women's education and employment opportunities since the 1970s. This social movement, which strives for equal rights for women in all areas of life, has challenged traditional stereotypes and led to significant legal and societal changes.
Definition: Feminism is a social movement that advocates for equal rights and opportunities for women in all aspects of society.
The feminist movement has successfully improved women's rights and opportunities through various legal changes. While full equality between the sexes has not yet been achieved, feminism has raised women's self-esteem and expectations.
Example: McRobbie's study of girls' magazines showed a shift from emphasizing marriage in the 1970s to portraying assertive, independent women in more recent years.
Changes in women's employment since the 1970s have been substantial:
- The 1970 Equal Pay Act made it illegal to pay women less than men for work of equal value.
- The 1975 Sex Discrimination Act outlawed discrimination at work.
- The pay gap has halved from 30% to 15% since 1975.
- The proportion of women in employment rose from 53% in 1971 to 67% in 2013.
Highlight: Some women are now breaking through the "glass ceiling," an invisible barrier that previously kept them out of high-level professional and managerial jobs.
These changes have encouraged girls to envision their future in terms of paid work rather than as housewives. The greater career opportunities, better pay, and successful role models provide strong incentives for girls to gain qualifications.
Family changes have also played a role in shaping girls' educational achievement:
- Increased divorce rates
- Rise in cohabitation and decrease in first marriages
- Growth in lone-parent families, often headed by women
- Smaller family sizes
These changes have created new adult role models of financially independent women for girls. The need for women to take on breadwinner roles in lone-parent families has emphasized the importance of good qualifications and well-paid jobs.
Quote: "In order to achieve this independence, girls need well-paid jobs and therefore good qualifications."
Girls' ambitions have undergone a significant shift:
Sue Sharpe's research comparing girls' attitudes in the 1970s and 1990s revealed a major change in how girls view their future. In 1974, girls had low aspirations, believed educational success was unfeminine, and prioritized marriage and children over careers. By the 1990s, their priorities had reversed, with careers taking top priority.
Vocabulary: Individualism refers to the social theory favoring freedom of action for individuals over collective control.
Beck and Beck-Gernsheim link this change to the rise of individualism, where independence is valued more strongly than in the past. This shift has led to increased educational achievement as girls now recognize the importance of a good education for their future success and independence.
The impact of feminism on modern education is evident in the changing aspirations and achievements of girls. The feminist perspective on education emphasizes the importance of equal opportunities and challenges traditional gender roles. These changes have contributed to gender differences in educational achievement, with girls often outperforming boys in many areas of academic study.
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The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user
The app is very easy to use and well designed. I have found everything I was looking for so far and have been able to learn a lot from the presentations! I will definitely use the app for a class assignment! And of course it also helps a lot as an inspiration.
Stefan S
iOS user
This app is really great. There are so many study notes and help [...]. My problem subject is French, for example, and the app has so many options for help. Thanks to this app, I have improved my French. I would recommend it to anyone.
Samantha Klich
Android user
Wow, I am really amazed. I just tried the app because I've seen it advertised many times and was absolutely stunned. This app is THE HELP you want for school and above all, it offers so many things, such as workouts and fact sheets, which have been VERY helpful to me personally.
Anna
iOS user
Best app on earth! no words because it’s too good
Thomas R
iOS user
Just amazing. Let's me revise 10x better, this app is a quick 10/10. I highly recommend it to anyone. I can watch and search for notes. I can save them in the subject folder. I can revise it any time when I come back. If you haven't tried this app, you're really missing out.
Basil
Android user
This app has made me feel so much more confident in my exam prep, not only through boosting my own self confidence through the features that allow you to connect with others and feel less alone, but also through the way the app itself is centred around making you feel better. It is easy to navigate, fun to use, and helpful to anyone struggling in absolutely any way.
David K
iOS user
The app's just great! All I have to do is enter the topic in the search bar and I get the response real fast. I don't have to watch 10 YouTube videos to understand something, so I'm saving my time. Highly recommended!
Sudenaz Ocak
Android user
In school I was really bad at maths but thanks to the app, I am doing better now. I am so grateful that you made the app.
Greenlight Bonnie
Android user
very reliable app to help and grow your ideas of Maths, English and other related topics in your works. please use this app if your struggling in areas, this app is key for that. wish I'd of done a review before. and it's also free so don't worry about that.
Rohan U
Android user
I know a lot of apps use fake accounts to boost their reviews but this app deserves it all. Originally I was getting 4 in my English exams and this time I got a grade 7. I didn’t even know about this app three days until the exam and it has helped A LOT. Please actually trust me and use it as I’m sure you too will see developments.
Xander S
iOS user
THE QUIZES AND FLASHCARDS ARE SO USEFUL AND I LOVE THE SCHOOLGPT. IT ALSO IS LITREALLY LIKE CHATGPT BUT SMARTER!! HELPED ME WITH MY MASCARA PROBLEMS TOO!! AS WELL AS MY REAL SUBJECTS ! DUHHH 😍😁😲🤑💗✨🎀😮
Elisha
iOS user
This apps acc the goat. I find revision so boring but this app makes it so easy to organize it all and then you can ask the freeeee ai to test yourself so good and you can easily upload your own stuff. highly recommend as someone taking mocks now
Paul T
iOS user