Books in the Issues in Education S. series

Home circumstances or school regimes are often blamed for the worst excesses of pupil disaffection. The authors argue that this simplistic response needs to be re-examined, and report the findings of a research programme based on the views and experiences of pupils themselves.

This study is concerned with equal opportunities for girls. The book analyzes educational provision in the decades following the Sex Discrimination Act and asks whether the school curriculum is male-oriented.