"This guide for parents and teachers discusses how innovative approaches used in schools can change the way boys view themselves and others. Assembled are a collection of writings from key practitioners of boys programs both in secondary and primary schools. Assessed are difficulties associated with bullying, school violence, boys’ underachievement, homophobia, sexism, boys’ uninvolvement in school life, relationships, peer culture, masculinity, gender stereotypes, identity, and self-esteem. In addition, the problems schools face with boys’ behavior and attitudes as they relate to reducing the quality of education for both boys and girls are addressed."
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Richard Fletcher is the director of the Men and Boys project, part of the Family Action Centre at the University of Newcastle. Rollo Browne consults with schools on boys education, masculinity, and gender relations.
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Paperback. [Author], [Publisher]. NB: This is a secondhand book in very good condition. See our FAQs for more information. Please note that the jacket image is indicative only. A description of our secondhand books is not always available. Please contact us if you have a question about this title. Author: Rollo Browne Format: Paperback Number of Pages: 246 This text addresses many of the difficulties that boys face in schools, including: bullying; school violence; boys' under-achievement; homophobia; sexism; boys' non-involvement in school life; relationships; peer culture; masculinity; gender stereotypes; identity; and self-esteem. It presents accounts which show how innovative approaches used in schools can change the way boys view themselves and others. The contributions are from key practitioners of boys' programmes across Australia. Paperback. Seller Inventory # 9780646239583-SECONDHAND
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