Gender and school choice: factors influencing parents when choosing single-sex or co-educational independent schools for their children

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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Abstract

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:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Cambridge Journal of Education
Uncontrolled Keywords:
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Subjects:
?? educationlb1603 secondary education. high schools ??
ID Code:
10816
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Deposited On:
24 Jul 2008 13:19
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Yes
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Published
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