'If you're a male primary teacher, there's a big "why are you doing that? What is wrong with you?"' Gendered expectations of male primary teachers: The 'double bind'.

Autor/in	McDowell, Joanne
Titel	'If you're a male primary teacher, there's a big "why are you doing that? What is wrong with you?"' Gendered expectations of male primary teachers: The 'double bind'. Gefälligkeitsübersetzung: Wenn du ein männlicher Grundschullehrer bist, gibt es eine große Frage: Warum machst du das? Was ist los mit dir? Geschlechtsspezifische Erwartungen an männliche Grundschullehrer: Die Zwickmühle.
Quelle	In: Sociology compass, (2023) Art. e13145, 19 S. PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Link als defekt meldenVerfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1751-9020
DOI	10.1111/soc4.13145
Schlagwörter	Stereotyp; Erwartung; Rollenverständnis; Frauenberuf; Geschlechterrolle; Grundschule; Lehrer; Berufswahl; Berufsbild; Männerberuf; Auswirkung; Geschlechtsspezifik; Großbritannien
Abstract	"The underrepresentation of men in non-traditional fields of work is often attributed to essentialist gendered beliefs that associate such roles exclusively with women. This phenomenon is not limited to any specific country but is observed worldwide. Moreover, male teacher drop-out rates remain a consistent issue. This article examines the detrimental impact of gendered expectations of masculinity on male primary teachers through interviews conducted with both male and female teachers in the UK. It argues that men in this occupation face a 'double bind,' being judged for conforming to hegemonic masculine norms while also facing judgement for deviating from them. All male teachers interviewed expressed feeling the pressure of gendered expectations, which primarily stem from one central misconception fuelled by traditional conceptions of gender; that the occupation is unsuitable for men. As a result, men who enter the profession encounter challenges not only related to their gender but also their sexuality and their sense of professional identity as teachers. Addressing the damaging role of gender beliefs is crucial in promoting the numerical representation of men in the teaching profession." (Author's abstract, IAB-Doku, Published by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons).
Erfasst von	Institut für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung, Nürnberg
Update	2024/1