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renzo156

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on: Jul 2, 2018
Despite the arguments about whether boys or girls are being failed more by the schools, the fact remains that for every statistic that indicates a gender gap, there is an even larger gap by
 
  a. social class and race.
  b. earning power.
  c. age.
  d. gender identity.

Question 2

Which of the following is a statistic the chapter cites as support of the idea that schools serve girls better than boys?
 
  a. On average boys are a year and a half behind girls in math and science.
  b. Each year men receive more bachelor and master degrees than women.
  c. Boys are less likely to be held back a grade, drop out, and be suspended from school.
  d. Boys are less likely than girls to graduate from high school .


katieost

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Reply #1 on: Jul 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: a. social class and race.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: d. Boys are less likely than girls to graduate from high school.


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