Jackson, C. and Bisset, M. (2005) Gender and school choice: factors influencing parents when choosing single-sex or co-educational independent schools for their children. Cambridge Journal of Education, 35 (2). pp. 195-211. ISSN 0305-764X
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This paper explores factors influencing parents' choices of single-sex or co-educational schools in the independent sector. In doing so, it explores two relatively under-researched aspects of school choice by focusing upon gender and upon the middle classes. The paper draws upon research conducted in three independent schools—a boys' school, a girls' school and a co-educational school. Data were generated via questionnaires (225 responses) and semi-structured interviews (15 sets of parents). The findings suggest that the reputation and exam results of schools are key features guiding parents' school choices. However, whether a school is single-sex or co-educational is an important factor for many parents. Furthermore, the long-held view that single-sex education has advantages (especially academic) for girls, whilst co-education has advantages (especially social) for boys, still prevails.
| Item Type: | Article |
|---|---|
| Journal or Publication Title: | Cambridge Journal of Education |
| Subjects: | L Education > LB Theory and practice of education > LB1603 Secondary Education. High schools |
| Departments: | Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences > Educational Research |
| ID Code: | 10816 |
| Deposited By: | Ms Margaret Calder |
| Deposited On: | 24 Jul 2008 14:19 |
| Refereed?: | Yes |
| Published?: | Published |
| Last Modified: | 26 Jul 2012 14:53 |
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| URI: | http://eprints.lancs.ac.uk/id/eprint/10816 |
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