Gender and Life Chances
Used by Max Weber in relation to social class
Describes the opportunities for advancement than individual or social group possess
Includes chances for educational attainment, health, material reward and social mobility
Education is often regarded as a key means of improving life chances as well as increasing social mobility
Following data on educational achievement suggests that females do at least well and often better than males in educational achievement at different levels of qualifications
In 2013 universities reported a gender gap in admissions
Data from the universities and colleges admissions service shows that woman are now a third more likely to enter higher education than men
Among UK residents, 134’097 women aged 19 and under were accepted to English universities in 2012, compared with 110’630 m2n
According to the higher education funding council for England (2014) of students who enter with A level grades AAB, 79% of male students go on to gain an upper second- or higher-class degree compared to 70% of males
Difference is because of the proportion of woman and men achieve first class honours degrees
GCSE exam results have consistently shown that girls out-perform boys
In 2014 A* – C pass rate for girls was 73.1% compared to 64% for boys
Despite these positive outcome’s females in education much of the evidence suggest woman have reduced life chances compared to men in a number of important areas