Gender equity in the early years / Naima Browne.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Browne, Naima.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Early childhood education.

Sex role in children.

Sexism in preschool education.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (184 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Maidenhead, Berkshire : Open University Press, 2004.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Gender Equity in the Early Years critically evaluates the extent to which current early years policies, provision and practice promote and foster gender equity. It explores the rationale for the drive to employ more men in the early years field and examines the link made between `underachievement¿ in boys and the `feminine¿ nature of early years provision. It also looks at the underpinning philosophy and impact of the Foundation stage in early years provision. Taking into consideration recent research, this book considers the validity of the `scientific¿ conclusions being drawn about the biolo

Contents:

Cover; Half Title; Title; Copyright; Dedication; Contents; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Chapter 01; Chapter 02; Chapter 03; Chapter 04; Chapter 05; Chapter 06; Chapter 07; Chapter 08; Afterword; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [159]-172) and index.

ISBN:

1-280-95091-9

0-335-22442-3

OCLC:

191662012