Rethinking Gender in Early Childhood Education

By Glenda MacNaughton and Glenda Mac Naughton

Book Overview

Some teachers believe that gender doesn′t matter to young children, some believe that good early childhood practice produces equity for all and others believe that pursuing gender equity compromises relationships with parents. Glenda MacNaughton confronts these common myths and shows that even very young children are clearly aware of gender roles, whether they are playing among themselves, listening to stories or interacting with adults.

Rethinking Gender in Early Childhood

Education reveals how the focus on individual development that is promoted in early childhood education doesn′t produce gender equity. Rather, everyday teaching practices influence the gendering of young children′s identities. Glenda MacNaughton draws on theory and research to explain this and to develop approaches, which open up new possibilities for both boys and girls.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0761968202
• ISBN13: 9780761968207
• Release Date: January 2001
• Publisher: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.8" x 5.5"