Gender+rolespaige

= RAHS Note Page =

Summary/Direct Quote
"Chemistry classes were the major locus of sexism in coeducational schools, and the severest form or sexism was found in boys' schools. Although girls' schools exhibited the most gender-equity events, they also perpetuated a pernicious form of sexism: academic dependence and nonrigorous instruction."

Connected Topics/Uses
The article shows that single sex class rooms cause students to become more sexist towards the other gender. In the article this type of sexism was compared to "racism" which shows the severity of this issue.