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Peer group interactions
The influence and dynamics of friendships and interactions among students.
Female peer groups
Encouraged to develop academic identities by the school, emphasising cooperation and collaboration in schoolwork.
Male peer groups
Conform to 'macho' stereotypes and may develop hyper-heterosexual or Nike identities.
Influence on educational achievement
Girls tend to exhibit pro-school behaviors, while boys may display anti-authority values and resistance to school
Teacher reactions
Boys may be denied status in education due to their behaviors and interactions within peer groups.
Class-based influences
Peer group interactions are often influenced by social class and not solely by gender.
Role models and feminisation
Other factors like role models and the rise of feminisation also impact peer group interactions in both boys and girls.
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