'Laddishness' is central to the current discourse on boys' 'underachievement', with 'laddish' behaviours being seen by many people as an impediment progress of some boys in school. The article attempts demonstrate how self-worth theory may complement and extend our understandings behaviours, which are currently informed theories masculinities. More specifically, it argued that be case for secondary school boys, construct 'laddishness' acts a protection strategy - protecting both from...

‘Ladettes’ are argued to be a sign, and product, of contemporary development change; their fortunes presented as inextricably related the conditions late modernity. Using past shed light on present, this paper considers whether fears claims about behaviour some young women in Britain exclusive present. Two data sets inform discussion: first, representations ladettes national local newspapers from 1995 2005; second, materials relating ‘modern girl’ published popular print media between 1918...

Introduction to Special Issue of Journal Gender Studies entitled Rape culture, lad culture and everyday sexism: Researching, conceptualizing politicizing new mediations gender sexual violence.

This paper explores the views of young people aged 12–14 on gender diversity, drawing upon school-based qualitative data from a study conducted in England 2015–2016. Although earlier feminist and queer research schools often found evidence variable local cultures non-conformity, we argue that contemporary context, with its increasing global awareness offers significant new ways learning about doing gender. Findings reveal many have expanded vocabularies identity/expression; critical...

Abstract Recently Hodgetts has argued that: ‘To be a boy is to “succeed without trying”’. Relatedly, other researchers have proposed that academic hard work generally incompatible with ‘cool’ masculinities in many schools. In this article we draw upon theories about the construction of and UK data from two education contexts (secondary schools higher education) explore further discourses conflate effortless achievement masculinity, position study as ‘uncool’. Locating our analyses...

Abstract ‘Laddish’ behaviours in school have been identified as impediments to the academic progress of some boys and girls. This article provides discusses empirical evidence support Jackson's proposal an earlier that ‘laddish’ may act protect self‐worth and/or social worth many boys, ‘laddishness’ be prompted by both a fear failure ‘feminine’. Drawing upon data from interviews with 50 across two secondary schools, focuses key characteristic ‘laddishness’, namely, overt rejection work. It...

In this article the authors attempt to shed some light on PhD examination process, a process that is arguably far less transparent than those at other levels of British higher education. More specifically, focus upon institutional policy from sample 20 universities and document interrogate principles underpinning guidelines governing practices. They examine definitions what constitutes doctorate policies range practices are integral process. The research reveals although there large degree...

Abstract The introduction of single‐sex classes within co‐educational schools is a strategy adopted by some to enhance the learning experiences either girls or boys depending upon educational climate time. In period dominated ‘what about boys?’ debate, this currently being introduced and advocated in number an attempt raise boys' achievement. This article explores value introducing schools, doing so, it draws perspectives involved one such initiative. concludes that girls‐only may have...

'Laddish' attitudes and behaviours are central to current discourses on boys' 'underachievement', as they seen by many people impede the progress of some boys in school. Whilst vast majority concern about 'laddishness' has, date, focused upon boys, according media reports there now good reasons worry girls. Anecdotes from teachers suggest that schoolgirls acting 'laddishly', 'ladettes'. This paper explores 'ladette' cultures secondary schools, drawing interview data from100 pupils 30...

This paper examines the roles and significance of viva in doctoral examination process. More specifically, it addresses following question-what purposes does serve PhD assessment process? Discussion focuses upon (1) as delineated within university policy; (2) from perspectives examiners, supervisors candidates. The findings suggest that, whether viewed terms institutional statements, or academics candidates, there is no consensus regarding Moreover, our research reveals that are...

This paper focuses on the impact of transition into higher education upon facets students' academic self-concept. Drawing data collected from undergraduate students at three universities in north England it considers question: does moving a relatively small pond (sixth form or college) where many are likely to feel like fairly 'big fish', larger (university) most much 'smaller affect self-concepts? Results suggest that self-concept changes gender-specific. Overall, female displayed...

Discourses about the value of effort and hard work are prevalent powerful in many western societies educational contexts. Yet, paradoxically, these same contexts effortless achievement is often lauded, certain discourses heralded as pinnacle success a sign genius. In this paper we interrogate especially 'effortlessness' Swedish English Informed, particular, by interview data generated upper secondary schools Sweden England, address questions: why attractive, for whom it possible to be...

Over the last 2–3 years there has been a sharp increase in UK number of concerns voiced about "laddism", "laddish" or "lad" cultures higher education (HE). Drawing on project that explored laddism sports science degree one university, this article explores constructions and understandings HE, particularly teaching-learning contexts. Undergraduates suggested laddish behaviours contexts included: talking generally being loud; joker; throwing stuff; arriving late; rude disrespectful to...

The ARC POWER grant “Building Connections to Grow Capacity: Breaking Down Regional Barriers in the STEM Workforce Pipeline” awarded Fairmont State and Glenville aims develop workforce service region of these two universities by connecting industry, academics educators, students other jobseekers, entities through a Career Services Development Collaborative. Both University (FSU) (GSU) have created career counselor work-based learning coordinator positions more job shadowing, micro-internship,...

This paper explores factors influencing parents' choices of single‐sex or co‐educational schools in the independent sector. In doing so, it two relatively under‐researched aspects school choice by focusing upon gender and middle classes. The draws research conducted three schools—a boys' school, a girls' school. Data were generated via questionnaires (225 responses) semi‐structured interviews (15 sets parents). findings suggest that reputation exam results are key features guiding choices....

Concerns about schoolboy ‘laddish’ anti‐learning and/or anti‐school cultures are pervasive in current education discourses. Mandates to tackle laddishness frequently assume that there is a common understanding of what means, and also teachers will know how it. This article explores these assumptions, drawing upon data generated during interviews with 30 secondary school working England. First, it maps out the key features identified by teachers. Second, critically evaluates strategies use,...

Fear is powerful and pervasive in English schools central to many education discourses. However, it has received very little focussed attention the literature, despite increasing interest afforded other disciplines. Understanding how fear works extremely important as wellbeing are inextricably linked. currently we a long way from knowing operates education. In this paper I argue that would be beneficial for educational researchers focus more on diverse often contradictory ways fears operate...

Academic achievement is regarded an indicator of the success individuals, schools, universities and countries. 'Success' typically measured using performance indicators such as test results, completion rates other objective measures. By contrast, in this article we explore students' subjective understandings constructions success, discourses about 'successful' students higher education contexts that are renowned for being demanding pressured. We draw on data from 87 semi-structured...

The aim of this propensity score matched cohort study was to assess the outcomes telehealth-guided outpatient management acute heart failure (HF) in our virtual ward (HFVW) compared with hospitalized HF patients.

This paper contributes to debates on the benefits of single-sex and co-educational school environments by considering both versus schools classes in schools. Two research studies provide empirical basis for this discussion. One study was a 10-year-long investigation two Australian secondary which had been became over two-year period. The second involved an English where mathematics were introduced one cohort pupils five terms, after mixed-sex reintroduced. Evidence relating academic...

ABSTRACT This article focuses upon the role of gender as a significant aspect self‐concept, one that acquires particular salience at times transition in person's life. We suggest transitional phases intensify sociocultural processes identity construction, and an these transition. Both authors have undertaken studies focused on during key school career, first to formal schooling other from primary secondary schooling. Illustrations will be drawn both support suggestion social category...