.5 Abstract on Gender Issues

Gender stereotypes often lead to inequality in the classroom. This can occur without the teacher even realizing it, but is demonstrated in the way the teacher interacts with their students. As a result, female students are sometimes left feeling inadequate or frustrated. These students can strengthen and encourage each other by participating in things like women's studies classes or support groups. They should bear in mind, however, that the purpose of these groups isnot to be exclusive, but to facilitate a long term effect for the common good.

One of the things that education needs to develop is gender equity in the classroom. Both male and female students need to receive the same opportunities and encouragement in all areas of education.

Gender stereotypes also create difficult either/or situations. How can one be strong and feminine at the same time? Of course this is entirely feasible, but it is not presented as being such. A wise teacher can encourage their students todevelop all aspects of their mind and character.

Finally, our own uncertain expectations (should a guy relinquish his seat on the bus or not?) indicate a time of transition. Our society swings from one extreme to the other. We each need to take on establishing gender equality as a personal responsibility. Obviously we need to find a balance between the masculine and feminine, and fortunately our society is showing increased sensitivity towards gender issues.

	If sterotype and genser issuses re properly handled, what goal should we achieve?	Answer Here
	Mrs. Smith teaches a class that is made up of predominately male students. How can she teach them to be courteous to the female students in her class without making them think that they are superior to the females in the class?	Answer Here