Perceptions of women-specific senior secondary curricula in Western Canada
Date
2011
Authors
Phillips, Auburn
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Publisher
Lethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept. of Women and Gender Studies, c2011
Abstract
Perceptions and experiences of a women-specific curriculum (Women’s Studies
course) taught in a Western Canadian high school constitute the focus of this study. The
available sample of fifteen adolescent girls and three professional women were
interviewed, individually and in small focus groups. Supplemental data were obtained
through an online survey completed by seven additional previous student respondents.
Research literature that shaped the study includes Women and Gender Studies, Education (Adolescent Development and Identity, Curriculum Studies, Anti-oppressive
Education), and Feminist Sociology. Benefits and challenges of integrating women-specific curricula into high school are discussed with the recommendation that such courses are needed in senior secondary education in public schools.
Description
viii, 201 leaves ; 29 cm
Keywords
Women's studies -- Study and teaching (Secondary) -- Canada, Western , Education -- Curricula -- Canada, Western , High school girls -- Education -- Canada, Western , Education, Secondary -- Curricula -- Canada, Western , Dissertations, Academic