Single Sex

Education
Rosalyn, Catie, Grace
Ice Breaker
History
- Originally, in colonial America, males were the only ones that had widespread access to
schooling
- colleges primarily stayed single-gender into the 20th Century.
- In 1972, spearheaded by Representative Patsy Mink, the United States passed the
Educational Amendments of 1972, including Title IX, which stated that a federally-funded
school could not discriminate based on sex.
- Estimated 550 public schools offering single-gender classes or programs currently in the
United States.
Pros
- Increases staff sensitivity and awareness of gender differences
- Allows girls to learn about traditionally “male dominated” fields
- Less distracting than Co-Ed environments
- Promotes a more cooperative learning style
Cons
- Studies have not shown that there is any educational advantage
over traditional schools
- Does not value diversity
- Allows gender stereotyping
- Does not prepare students for work or family life
Girls in Single Sex Schools
- Allows girls to focus on STEM classes
- Promotes leadership roles
- Schools are often in low income areas
- Lower rates of teen pregnancy
Boys in Single Sex Schools
- Tailored to a boys learning style
- Helps remove gender stereotypes
- Allows sensitive side to be nurtured
- Boys become more involved in Fine Arts
- The single sex advantage often works better for boys than for girls
especially in elementary school years.
- Lower bullying rates
Georgia College
- In 1889, GCSU began as a publicly funded college for women
- It was called Georgia Normative Industrial College, and was a 2 year
school
- http://www.gcsu.edu/about/history
Statistics
Stat
History in Developing Countries
- In Africa most schools are either all boy or all girl
- Pay for Schools
- Majority of students are boys
- Many students do not get past grade 5
- Many of the school buildings are in poor condition
Are Same Sex Schools Good For Kids?

https://www.mamamia.com.au/benefits-of-single-sex-schools/
Gov Regulations and Decisions
- Education amendments act of 1972 (Title IX):

Title IX states that “no person in the united states shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from
participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education
program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”

2001- amendment was proposed

The No Child Left Behind Act was proposed and would be passed and allow any public school to
implement single-sex programs with only a few regulations

Equality Act of 2010:

Debate of whether segregating boys and girls in a mixed sex school breaks the law and is
segregation.
Single Sex Schools in the 21st Century
- Issues with gender fluidity and transgender kids
- ⅔ of women in congress were educated at a single sex school
- Proficiency Level on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment
Test (FCAT) in Single Sex vs Coed Schools Boys in Coed Classes 37%

Boys in Single Sex Classes 86 %

Girls in Coed Classes 59%

Girls in Single Sex Classes 75%

https://youtu.be/zwKzWfv2mWQ
Articles
The Resurgence of Single-Sex Education- 1
Search: The Resurgence of Single Sex Education. The Atlantic.

This article discusses the rise in single sex education over the years and how it
is becoming increasingly more popular. While there are many people who are
against it this has not affected the rise in single sex. The author of this article
sits down with Juliet Williams an author on this topic to get her opinions.
Williams says that while the intentions behind these schools are good the
results are not great.
 The Disadvantages of Schools
Segregated by Sex- 2
Search: The Disadvantages of Schools Segregated by Sex. Seattle.

This article very bluntly states the disadvantages of same sex schools. The
first area they start with is social skills stating that students in single sex
institutions lack the skills needed to interact with the other sex. The
author also says that students in single sex schools believe the other
gender is inferior. The author then goes on to state that these institutions
promote sexism and discrimination saying that it should be considered
“discriminatory by law” to separate students by gender. The last thing the
author discusses is that it gives students less opportunities to be in a
single sex classroom which is another factor that plays into their social
skills.
 Should Boys and Girls Be Taught Separately In
Our Schools- 3

Search: should boys and girls be taught separately in our schools? The Guardian

This article is very much against same sex education. It also talks about how a
lot of same sex schools say they are breaking gender stereotypes but they
and in fact reinforces those stereotypes. It also talks about how parents
attitudes greatly affect these stereotypes. Overall the article is saying that
same sex schools leaves students unprepared for the mixed world, And
preparing students for the world beyond school is one of the main goals of
education.
 Same Sex Classrooms: Can They Fix
Our Public Schools?- 4
Search: Same Sex Classrooms: Can They Fix Our Public Schools? Psychology.

This article starts out by talking about how there is very little research on
same sex education especially for public schools and very little research on
how same sex education effects boys. Most of the research that has been
done is primarily from girls private schools. The article then goes into details
about the pros for girls and the cons for girls. Then does the same for boys.
Lastly the article says a good school is a good school no matter if it is same
sex of co-ed.
Coed versus Single-Sex Ed- 5
Search: Coed versus single-sex ed. American Psychological Association.

According to the National Institute of Health, there are key differences in the
way that boys and girls learn. Single sex schools have also thought to broaden the
horizons of boys and girls, allowing them to learn in a variety of different ways.
Single Sex Schooling allows them to be more focused on their schooling and
assignments. The article does stress though that it is important for parents to
choose what they feel is right for their children, as both options are good.
Sources
https://www.sutori.com/story/the-history-of-single-gender-education-in-
america
http://ife.ens-lyon.fr/publications/edition-electronique/revue-francaise-de-
pedagogie/RF171-5.pdf
https://futureofworking.com/6-advantages-and-disadvantages-of-single-
gender-classrooms/
http://www.ourkids.net/school/together-or-apart
https://www.verywellfamily.com/single-sex-classrooms-620838
https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED503856.pdf