Gender Equity

Gender bias continues to be a problem in the education system.  Boys are more aggressive and tend to have a difficult time concentrating with their studies. In the Myth that Schools Shortchanged Girls, males are also more apt than females to believe that the school climate is hostile to them, that teachers do not expect as much from them and give them less encouragement to do their best. Teachers do not know how to reach the boys academically.  Boys are more likely to drop out of school, obtain lower grades and lower class ranks than girls, and are more likely to suffer from learning disabilities. (Education Week, 1999).  I believe that boys are the victims of gender inequality. 

In the David School video, it is evident that there is gender bias.  Both Chris and Cody are expected to work to provide for their immediate family or future family in Cody’s case.  In Part Two of the video, Chris begins to work at Taco Bell.  His hours increase because he pays all the bills.  His mother moves out and his father does not work.  He is somehow in charge of providing for the household.  Cody does not take an interest in enrolling in college with his girlfriend.  Cody’s girlfriend can be seen looking at college courses and her parents are seen having conversations about college with her.