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The Importance of Male Teachers in Education
20:42 - 29:35 (08:53)
Evidence suggests that boys do better academically when taught by male teachers, especially in certain subjects such as English. Similarly, girls tend to perform better with female teachers, especially in non-stereotypical subjects.
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The education system has traditionally favored boys and men, but recent changes have revealed a disparity that has always existed.
20:42 - 27:06 (06:24)
Education, gender disparity
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The education system has traditionally favored boys and men, but recent changes have revealed a disparity that has always existed. Girls have been structurally advantaged in education, but societal expectations of their gender roles concealed it for years.
ChapterThe Importance of Male Teachers in Education
Episode#537 - Richard Reeves - Does Anyone Care About Men's Struggles?
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The presence of male teachers in schools has been shown to improve academic performance among boys, especially in subjects like English.
27:06 - 29:35 (02:28)
Male teachers
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The presence of male teachers in schools has been shown to improve academic performance among boys, especially in subjects like English. Additionally, male teachers are less likely to view a boy's behavior as problematic than their female counterparts.