Male Underachievment Ia
Introduction. Male Underachievement continues to be a major part of academics, not only in the Caribbean but worldwide. It has been heavily encouraged through negative stereotypes as well as media. For example in some television series, the protagonist is shown as being ‘too cool for school’ and in some cases has failing grades. The problem of male underachievement is becoming more prevalent within our society today, and can be seen as result due to a vichyssoise of problems such as peer pressure, negative portrayal by the media and lack of proper upbringing in homes. This problem continues to be detrimental to our society, not only in terms of the short term but also in the long run. The best solution for the lack of performance in education is actually education itself.
My problem statement is, “What are the social factors that contribute to male underachievement in____ ?”The purpose of my research is simple; to ascertain and unearth the causal factors for male underachievement. Some other useful questions are, 1) What are the results of male underachievement? 2) In what situations is it most likely to occur? 3) What social factors may lead us to change this phenomenon? 4) What are the long term implications of this?
I will undertake this task within my school community. My research shall also benefit future researchers of the same topic so that they may further their own work. Additionally it may seek to be beneficial to those who wish to combat these phenomena by steering them in the direction of remedies and methods of prevention. Finally I hope that my research may impact on factors that may lead their child to underachievement and what may be done to prevent this from occurring.
Definition of Key Terms
Ascertain- attain knowledge of
Vichyssoise- Mixture or combination.
Literature Review.
“There are also socio-psychological reasons for boys being outperformed by girls. Boys in certain circumstances will deliberately suppress their
My problem statement is, “What are the social factors that contribute to male underachievement in____ ?”The purpose of my research is simple; to ascertain and unearth the causal factors for male underachievement. Some other useful questions are, 1) What are the results of male underachievement? 2) In what situations is it most likely to occur? 3) What social factors may lead us to change this phenomenon? 4) What are the long term implications of this?
I will undertake this task within my school community. My research shall also benefit future researchers of the same topic so that they may further their own work. Additionally it may seek to be beneficial to those who wish to combat these phenomena by steering them in the direction of remedies and methods of prevention. Finally I hope that my research may impact on factors that may lead their child to underachievement and what may be done to prevent this from occurring.
Definition of Key Terms
Ascertain- attain knowledge of
Vichyssoise- Mixture or combination.
Literature Review.
“There are also socio-psychological reasons for boys being outperformed by girls. Boys in certain circumstances will deliberately suppress their
Bibliography: http://www.trinidadexpress.com/commentaries/100319939.html http://www.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2011/10/17/naps-boys-debunk-male-underachievement-myth http://www.newsday.co.tt/news/0,67348.html