The Problem With Boys | Analysis
By almost any measure of school related performance girls do better than boys. Fewer boys are going to university. Why is this happening and what can be done about it?
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- Clip length: 28'06''
- Broadcast year: 2019
- Sociology | What are the patterns and trends of educational inequalities? | Differential educational achievement: The disparity in educational provision around the world, for example between the global North and South.
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- Provider: BBC
- Channel: BBC Radio 4
- Programme: Analysis
- Episode: The Problem With Boys
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