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The War Against Boys: How Misguided Policies Are Harming Our Young Men
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An Updated And Revised Edition Of The Controversial Classicnow More Relevant Than Everargues That Boys Are The Ones Languishing Socially And Academically, Resulting In Staggering Social And Economic Costs.Girls And Women Were Once Secondclass Citizens In The Nations Schools. Americans Responded With Concerted Efforts To Give Girls And Women The Attention And Assistance That Was Long Overdue. Now, After Two Major Waves Of Feminism And Decades Of Policy Reform, Women Have Made Massive Strides In Education. Today They Outperform Men In Nearly Every Measure Of Social, Academic, And Vocational Wellbeing.Christina Hoff Sommers Contends That Its Time To Take A Hard Look At Presentday Realities And Recognize That Boys Need Help. Called Provocative And Controversial...Impassioned And Articulate (The Christian Science Monitor), This Edition Of The War Against Boys Offers A New Preface And Six Radically Revised Chapters, Plus Updates On The Current Status Of Boys Throughout The Book.Sommers Argues That The Problem Of Male Underachievement Is Persistent And Worsening. Among The New Topics Sommers Tackles: How The War Against Boys Is Harming Our Economic Future, And How Boyaverse Trends Such As The Decline Of Recess And Zerotolerance Disciplinary Policies Have Turned Our Schools Into Hostile Environments For Boys. As Our Schools Become More Feelingscentered, Riskaverse, Competitionfree, And Sedentary, They Move Further And Further From The Characteristic Needs Of Boys. She Offers Realistic, Achievable Solutions To These Problems That Include Boyfriendly Pedagogy, Character And Vocational Education, And The Choice Of Singlesex Classrooms.The War Against Boys Is An Incisive, Rigorous, And Heartfelt Argument In Favor Of Recognizing And Confronting A New Reality: Boys Are Languishing In Education And The Price Of Continued Neglect Is Economically And Socially Prohibitive.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main argument of 'The War Against Boys'? A: 'The War Against Boys' argues that current educational policies and societal trends are adversely affecting boys, leading to their underachievement in various areas compared to girls. The author, Christina Hoff Sommers, presents a case for recognizing and addressing these issues.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The War Against Boys' is Christina Hoff Sommers, a prominent author and scholar known for her work on gender issues in education.
- Q: What topics are covered in the revised edition? A: The revised edition includes updated chapters discussing the economic implications of male underachievement, the effects of zero-tolerance policies in schools, and proposed solutions such as boy-friendly educational practices.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The War Against Boys' was published on September 1, 2015.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 288 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of 'The War Against Boys'? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book suitable for educators? A: Yes, 'The War Against Boys' is suitable for educators, parents, and policymakers interested in understanding the challenges boys face in the educational system and exploring effective teaching strategies.
- Q: Does this book provide solutions for the issues it discusses? A: Yes, the book offers practical solutions for addressing the challenges boys face in education, including suggestions for curriculum changes and teaching methods.
- Q: What genre does 'The War Against Boys' fall under? A: 'The War Against Boys' is categorized under Child Psychology and educational policy.
- Q: Are there any reviews or critiques of the book? A: Yes, the book has received various reviews, highlighting its provocative stance on gender issues in education and its call for a reassessment of how boys are treated in schools.