{"product_id":"the-equal-classroom-9781138491021","title":"The Equal Classroom","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow much thinking have you done about gender? \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat does it feel like to be gay, trans or non-binary at school?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow unbiased, safe and inclusive are our teachers, our schools and our systems, and what can we do about it?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe time is ripe for a re-think, and the issues are pressing. Our pupils are grappling with challenges around gender and sexuality, and they need our well-informed support. Providing evidence, prompts and the space to explore the implications, restrictions and constructs of gender, this book is here to help every teacher reflect on issues around gender roles and expectations in their class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this challenging and potent book, experts, academics and campaigners join forces to contribute important perspectives to complement Rycroft-Smith's own accessible and often provocative explanations of many facets of gender and sexuality, including media, literature, toys, clothing, sexism, expectations, sexuality, gender roles, harassment \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Equal Classroom\u003c\/em\u003e shines a timely light on current behaviour and attitudes about gender – gender identities, gender roles, gender expectations. It is a thought-provoking text on the role of schools in exposing the limitations imposed by existing gender stereotypes, offering an intriguing and accessible mix of personal narrative, of statistics for the curious, of exercises for the diligent and of expert opinion for the help-seekers. With musings from teachers working on the front line, from academic researchers and education specialists, there are clear and practical recommendations on how to shine a challenging light on gendered practices and, importantly, how to change them.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eGina Rippon, Professor Emeritus of Cognitive NeuroImaging, Aston Brain Centre, Aston University, Birmingham, and author of \u003cem\u003eThe Gendered Brain\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The subtitle, ‘Life-changing thinking about gender’, undersells the scope of the book. This is not just about gender but about so much more... Rycroft-Smith strengthens her points with quantitative and qualitative research throughout to great effect, without ever presenting dry academic text.\" - \u003cstrong\u003eClaire Nicholls, \u003cem\u003eSchools Week\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This is a challenging book which, while geared to a school audience, covers many relevant aspects of the issue such as identities, expectations, media and toys. Humour and anecdotes are mixed with insights into biological and cultural perspectives and societal norms.\" – \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eNursery World\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcknowledgements\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eList of Contributors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1 Gender identities: social and cultural\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2 Expert view: teaching gender\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKath Tayler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3 Gender identities: brains and biology\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4 Expert view: gender from an early age\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJayne Osgood\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5 Gendered expectations\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6 Toys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7 Expert view: let toys be toys\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJess Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8 Sexism and sexual harassment\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9 Clothing and uniform\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10 Expert view: gendered clothing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eFrancesca Cambridge Mallen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11 Language and the media\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12 Trans people, trans issues\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13 Expert view: trans pupils and the early years\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeborah Price\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14 Sexuality and sexualities\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15 Relationships and PSHE education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 16 Sports and physical education\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 17 Sex, touch and consent\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 18 Books, games and literature\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 19 Expert view: gender in classroom texts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoussel de Carvalho\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 20 Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084560691543,"sku":"9781138491021","price":24.51,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138491021.jpg?v=1762206809","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-equal-classroom-9781138491021","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}