Recent research by the UCL Institute of Education indicates that boys outperform girls in maths and science in English schools, marking a shift in educational performance narratives. The study highlights a significant gender gap, the widest among 72 analyzed countries. Possible reasons for boys' success include increased confidence in maths. However, despite gains in academic achievement, women still face significant hurdles in the workforce such as the motherhood penalty, sluggish wage growth, and a pensions gap, which may undermine gender equality.
New research from the UCL Institute of Education reveals that boys in English schools now outperform girls in math and science tests, challenging previous narratives.
The analysis indicates that the gender gap in England's educational performance is the widest among 72 countries studied, with boys in year 9 topping science assessments.
Experts caution that focusing on the narrowing gender gap distracts from larger socio-economic disparities affecting educational outcomes and suggests finding balance in discussions.
Despite improvements in young women's earnings, longstanding issues like the motherhood penalty and pensions gap perpetuate challenges in achieving gender equality.
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