This book presents ideas on education, gender and intersectionality through a transdisciplinary frame by crossing disciplinary and methodological borders. Exploring the diversity of educational settings ranging from early childhood to adult education, it brings together scholars from various disciplines to discuss, deconstruct and problematize gender and education in relation to several themes in a comparative, intersectional, local, national, regional and international perspective. Each chapter approaches the topic in an intersectional and/or transnational manner and creates powerful gendered educational knowledge. Questions addressed in the book include: What are the challenges or barriers to gender-equal education? How can we understand the gaps between formal policies and educational practices?
The chapters in the book illustrate how gender and education are relevant and needed concepts within the field of transdisciplinary research. The authors hail from a range of countries, such as Croatia, Indonesia, Turkey, UK, as well as the Nordic region, and they critically examine gender and education at all levels and in diverse sectors, and with varied lenses, such as neoliberalism in education, and the inclusion of newcomers and refugees.
The work also critically investigates programs and pedagogical approaches, culture and values, knowledge and identity in teacher education. The book further addresses criticisms of Western and Anglophone bias around “white feminism” and the norm of white, male and heterosexual privilege.
Author(s): Marie Carlson, Brynja E. Halldórsdóttir, Branislava Baranović, Ann-Sofie Holm, Sirpa Lappalainen, Andrea Spehar
Series: Transdisciplinary Perspectives in Educational Research, 3
Publisher: Springer
Year: 2021
Language: English
Pages: 220
City: Cham
Preface
Contents
About the Editors
Chapter 1: Introduction
Conceptualizing Gender as Transdisciplinary
Dialogue in Education in Transdisciplinary Research
Gender in Education in the Anthology
Higher Education and Intersectionality
Citizenship as Related to Gender and Empowerment
Discrepancies: Neoliberalism, Values, and Norms
Conclusion
References
Part I: Gendered Continuities and Challenges in Education/Higher Education: Policy/Politics
Chapter 2: Reflections on the Emergence, History and Contemporary Trends in Nordic Research on Gender and Education
Introduction
A Flying Start: Early Steps to 1989
Established Position and Strengthened Perspectives: 1990-2009
Shift from Gender into Intersectional Analysis: 2010-2019
Conclusions
References
Chapter 3: How Gender and Economic, Cultural and Social Capital Influence Educational Decisions of Students in the Croatian Co...
Introduction
Research Review and Theoretical Framework
The Research Study
Operationalisation of Variables and Instruments
Methodology of Research
Procedures and Data Collection
Sample
Data Analysis
Results
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Chapter 4: Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: How Can Diversity Practice Challenge Racism, Sexism and White Privilege in the G...
Introduction
The Context of Swedish HEI
Gender and Foreign Background in Swedish HEIs
Method
The Prior Research
Results from Meta-analysis
The Main Findings Through the Lenses of Diversity and Minoritization-Majoritization Perspectives
Decolonising the University
How Can Diversity Practice Challenge Sexism, Racism and White Privilege in the Globalised Academy?
References
Chapter 5: Intersectional Gender Analysis in Curriculum for Primary Teacher Education in Sweden
Introduction
Teacher Education and Its Challenges
Research in the Field of Teacher Education and Gender
Gender and Teacher Knowledge
National Policies and Local Curricula
Teacher Education in Sweden and the Selected Universities
The Working Process and What We Found in the Curriculum
The Word Gender and Words Related to Intersectionality
Words Related to International and Intercultural Issues
Words Related to Fundamental Values, Children´s Rights, Sexuality, and Ethics
Words Related to the Whole Curriculum
Conclusions
References
Part II: Challenging Inequalities in Formal and Informal Educational Contexts
Chapter 6: Women´s Empowerment Through Lifelong Learning: The Case of Empowerment and Literacy Programme for Young Women in Tu...
Introduction
Defining Empowerment
Levels of Empowerment
Situation in Turkey
AÇEV Young Women Empowerment Programme: Hayat Dolu Bulusmalar (HDB)
Current Study
Methodology
Participant Profiles
Analysis
Critical Empowerment
Mobilizing Empowerment
Strategic Empowerment
Conclusions
References
Chapter 7: Learning to Resist ``Othering´´: On the Swedish Urban Justice Movement´s Learning Processes in Racialized Urban Lan...
Introduction
Rising Inequality
Theoretical Framework, Method and Material
The History of Megafonen
Resisting Gendered Stereotypes
Early Experiences of Racialized Othering
Conclusions
References
Interviews and Recordings
Chapter 8: Citizenship in the Making in Turkey: From Gendered Passive Citizens to the Enacting Citizens
Introduction
Delimitations and Methodology
Citizenship as Defined Through Formal Education in Turkey
Women as the Enacting Citizens
Conclusion
References
Part III: Rethinking Gendered Values and Norms in Education
Chapter 9: The Making of Neoliberal Boys: Unpacking the Construction of `Real Boyness´ in Indonesian and Swedish Early Childho...
Introduction
Theorising Gender in Early Years
A Brief Introduction to Gender Discourse in Indonesia and Sweden
Methodological Approaches
Results
Production of Boyness
The Making of Neoliberal Boys: Care, Competence, Rationality and Gender
Conclusions
References
Chapter 10: Gendered Discourses on Performance, Work and Talent in Swedish Secondary Schools
Introduction
Methods
The Schools and Classes Studied
Results
Laid-Back Attitudes and Leading a Full Life
Talent vs Hard Work
The Appearance of Natural Talent
Natural Talent as Gendered
Girls Striving `Too High´
Future Expectations and the Implications for School Achievement
Conclusions
References
Chapter 11: Policy and Practice in Finland: Teachers´ and Study Counsellors´ Gender-Stereotyped Perceptions
Introduction
Gender and Educational Aspirations
The Study
Gendered Perceptions of Students´ Learning and Classroom Behaviour
Self-Belief and Educational Aspirations
Discussion
Conclusions
References
Chapter 12: Gender in Language Education and Civic Orientation for Adult Migrants in Sweden: A Study of Policy Documents and T...
Introduction
A Restrictive Turn in Sweden?
Sweden as a Migration Country
Language Education for Adult Migrants in Sweden: Norms and Values in a Societal Context
Gender Equality as a Normative Structure in SFI and in Other Education and Training
The Book About Sweden for Civic Orientation
Civic Orientation and Gender Discourses in the Teaching Material About Sweden
Norms and Values on Sexual Orientation
Emphasis on ``Work Orientation´´: The Individual´s Responsibility
Conclusions
References
