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Boys in Schools: Addressing the Real Issues, Behaviour, Values and Relationships

Boys in Schools: Addressing the Real Issues, Behaviour, Values and Relationships

by RichardFletcher (Editor), RolloBrowne (Editor)

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    Paperback 1999

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Synopsis

This text addresses many of the difficulties that boys face in schools, including: bullying; school violence; boys' under-achievement; homophobia; sexism; boys' non-involvement in school life; relationships; peer culture; masculinity; gender stereotypes; identity; and self-esteem. It presents accounts which show how innovative approaches used in schools can change the way boys view themselves and others. The contributions are from key practitioners of boys' programmes across Australia.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 246
 Publisher: Hawthorn Press Ltd
Published: 12 Jan 1999
ISBN 10: 0646239589
ISBN 13: 9780646239583

Media Reviews
'The goal of building admirable men has been much touted by schools, but rarely addressed in a concrete way. Now this is starting to change... the need for this kind of book is urgent.' Steve Biddulph
Author Bio
The editors, Rollo Browne (an independent consultant to schools on boys' education) and Richard Fletcher (a leading educator in the field of male health and an advocate for boys' education) have assembled an impressive collection of writings from key practitioners of boys programs in both secondary and primary schools across Australia. Boys in Schools addresses difficulties associated with bullying, school violence, boys' underachievement, homophobia, sexism, boys' non-involvement in school life, relationships, peer culture, masculinity, gender stereotypes, identity and self-esteem. The book will be of value to teachers, parents, educationists and all those who work with and care for boys.