We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Boys, Masculinities and Reading

- Gender Identity and Literacy as Social Practice

About Boys, Masculinities and Reading

Boys, Masculinities and Reading explores elementary studentsΓÇÖ interpretations of their experiences of reading and the contextual influences that impact those experiences. While research continues to highlight the apparent systematic underperformance of boys in comparison to girls on national and international reading benchmarks, this text moves beyond broad generalizations to consider complexities inherent in notions of masculinity and associated tensions. Applying a socio-cultural perspective, Scholes highlights the voices of boys and girls by focusing on their reading experiences. Examining the perceived, generalized "crisis" of boysΓÇÖ underperformance in reading and literacy, Scholes identifies the factors that shape perceptions of masculinity among different groups of boys across the globe.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9781138220171
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 236
  • Published:
  • September 6, 2017
  • Dimensions:
  • 235x156x23 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 504 g.
Delivery: 2-3 weeks
Expected delivery: December 4, 2024

Description of Boys, Masculinities and Reading

Boys, Masculinities and Reading explores elementary studentsΓÇÖ interpretations of their experiences of reading and the contextual influences that impact those experiences. While research continues to highlight the apparent systematic underperformance of boys in comparison to girls on national and international reading benchmarks, this text moves beyond broad generalizations to consider complexities inherent in notions of masculinity and associated tensions. Applying a socio-cultural perspective, Scholes highlights the voices of boys and girls by focusing on their reading experiences. Examining the perceived, generalized "crisis" of boysΓÇÖ underperformance in reading and literacy, Scholes identifies the factors that shape perceptions of masculinity among different groups of boys across the globe.

User ratings of Boys, Masculinities and Reading



Find similar books
The book Boys, Masculinities and Reading can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.