[Gender Imbalance in Teaching]

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to thank to my supervisor supporting me throughout my project and giving his valuable suggestions. Finally thanks to all my friends and family for their utmost support and inspiration.

DECLARATION

I, (Your name), would like to declare that all contents included in this dissertation stand for my individual work without any aid, & this dissertation has not been submitted for any examination at academic as well as professional level previously. It is also representing my very own views & not essentially which are associated with university.

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ABSTRACT

Recent research conducted by the ILO suggests that the teaching profession is highly feminized as in some countries the entire education set up is being run by the female teachers. Men hardly ever take up teaching, especially at the primary levels. The profession itself is stereotypes as being suitable for females and the male participation is abysmally low. There are many factors behind it, and our present study aims to take into account some of them. The study will prove to be of consequence to edification players, school boards and policy makers as well in dealing with the problem at hand. Libraries including online databases were accessed to get the most relevant and updated literature. Some of the online databases that were used are: EBSCO, Emerald, Blackwell, etc. The main conclusive data is the result of a thorough analysis of the material found online. The research involved analyzing the news postings on the web over a phase of years. Many males feel that they probably lack the skills that are characteristic of a teacher to tend to young children. As young children need more care and tenderness, they need a high level of emotional and psychological support. Men feel that they might not be able to meet those needs. This image is also stereotyped in literature and media. Men might also be dissuaded from pursuing the career by their peers and families. They always envisage a more “professional” role by males where they can climb up the social ladder quick enough. The role of a teacher (wrongly though) seems very dull and boring and less economically gratifying. It is high time that a balance is struck and male and females both get equal representation in the particular field. This is the only way to ensure that children develop as well-rounded personalities, and respect and emulate the good characteristics of both personalities.

Table of Contents

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT2

DECLARATION3

ABSTRACT4

CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION7

Background of the Research7

Problem Statement11

Aims and Objectives11

Significance of the Study12

Research Questions12

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW13

General Objectives of the Education Policy13

Gender In Teaching Staff13

Lack of male teachers at primary level15

Impact of Male Teachers20

The other side of the coin25

CHAPTER 3: METHODOLOGY28

The Research Process28

Search Technique29

Inclusion and exclusion criteria30

Search terms - key terms31

CHAPTER 4: ANALYSIS32

More Than A Role Model32

Gender stereotyping33

Traditional view of male teachers34

Lack of career growth34

Preconceived Notions And Society Norms36

CHAPTER 5: CONCLUSION37

Presence of male teachers37

Baby Steps39

REFERENCES42



CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of the Research

The Primary Education (also known as basic education, or primary education) is what ensures that the ...