A study into the philosophical ideas of young children on the topic of gender
Hannah Bryant
(PGCE Primary, 2013-2014)
Abstract
This paper focuses on research concerning pupils’ perspectives of gender within a small sample of year one children in a mainstream primary school. An analysis of existing papers on the topic of gender is also included,
concentrating on children’s perceptions of their sporting ability and Intellect in relationship to their gender, and
gender roles as perceived by children (including the role played by the media, family and peers in constructing these opinions. The research group participated in teacher guided, philosophy sessions which were recorded, transcribed and then coded. The quantitative data collected shows that the children regarded boys as having significantly better sporting capabilities when compared to girls. Some interesting qualitative data was also collected, showing the opinions on gender roles in society and the participants’ opinions on gender roles in society and the relationships between the genders.
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Citation: Bryant, H.(2014) 'A study into the philosophical ideas of young children on the topic of gender 'Journal of Trainee Teacher Educational Research, Volume 6 pp.1-137-176 (Downloaded from http://jotter.educ.cam.ac.uk/, [date of access])