Politics of education in the USA: Deconstructing gender dynamics
SPM College, University of Delhi, India.
Review Article
World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 22(01), 116–123
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjarr.2024.22.1.1040
Publication history:
Received on 22 February 2024; revised on 31 March 2024; accepted on 03 April 2024
Abstract:
Gender equity in education remains a political issue in the USA. There is evidence to suggest that disparities persist across multiple dimensions of the educational landscape. This comprehensive research paper examines the complex interplay of historical, cultural, and institutional factors that shape gender dynamics in American education.
The paper traces the arduous journey towards gender parity in education, highlighting landmark legal and policy developments while critiquing their uneven implementation. It delves into contemporary data, revealing persistent enrollment and achievement gaps, underrepresentation in specific fields like STEM, and the dearth of women in leadership roles. Interrogating the root causes, the research explores the intricate ways socioeconomic status, cultural stereotypes, institutional biases, and lack of role models converge to disadvantage girls and women. Moreover, the work investigates how gender socialization and stereotypes permeate educational settings, influencing teaching practices, curricula, and interpersonal interactions. It exposes manifestations of gender-based discrimination, harassment, and violence, analysing their prevalence, institutional responses, and long-term consequences on victims' personal and academic development. The paper culminates by proposing a multifaceted approach to promoting gender equity, encompassing institutional reforms, community-based initiatives, and strategies to address systemic inequalities. It calls for inclusive curricula, educator training, mentorship programs, family engagement, and collaborative efforts to dismantle deeply entrenched biases and create empowering educational environments for all genders.
Keywords:
Politics; Education; USA; Gender
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