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social science subjects > sociology > sociology of education > education and social inequality: gender and sexuality > sexism in education
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sexism in education  

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  • Gender biases, prejudices, and discrimination within education are prevalent and have existed for centuries. In most countries, sexism is pervasive in literacy rates, staffing patterns, curricula and co-curricula offerings, teaching styles, school attainment, participation, and assessment methods that favor males over females. [Source: Sociology of Education: An A-to-Z Guide; Sexism in Education]

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