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Gender dynamics in the classroom is an article written by Susan Basow (Dr. Basow). Dr. Basow is the professor for women's studies in Lafyette College and also published a textbook on Gender: Stereotypes and Roles. In her article of psychology of women she states how there are differences in attitudes towards males and females in the classroom.
As noted in her lectures there have been many studies have shown that women and men have different learning methods and styles of learning and communication. The issues were concerned with is male and female communication. Are they good in a way or bad—or are females being treated differently? Well most teachers have taught females to be expressive and self-confident, while males are trained to be more aggressive and dominate the classroom. There is a difference in styles with men and women, even though both unequal.
Most instructors feel that participation in the class encourages learning and help students shape their vocabulary though......

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