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Gender Bias is a huge issue that is still going on in 2012, Gender bias does not only affect students, but it affects everybody. I can remember vividly a time when a lady was telling me how “male doctors are hired more than women doctors but they can turn off their emotional attachment” But having a teacher do that a young student is just horribly wrong.

What is Gender Bias?

Gender bias occurs when people make assumptions regarding behaviors, abilities or preferences of others based upon their gender. Because there are strong gender role stereotypes for masculinity and femininity, students who do not match them can encounter problems with teachers and with their fellow classmates.

What will happen to the students?

Girls will tend to believe that any success they have is due to hard work rather than any innate talent or intelligence. Boys may be believed that success in science and mathematics should come easily to them because of their gender. There are reports of guys dropping out of college science and mathematics programs because it no longer “comes easier “.

 

How can you a use a teacher prevent Gender Bias?

-          Be careful of what students you call out on the most (prevent favoritism)

-          Try to promote everybody doing well in all subjects ( math ,reading, science, history ,and gym)

-          Give all students your equal attention

-          Push all your students to success!