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Gender Discourse in Music Education by wen monte is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes a study on gendered discourse in music education. The study found that: 1) Music teachers and students viewed singing, classical instruments, and "slow" music as feminine domains that allowed girls to affirm their gender. In contrast, drums, electric guitar, and "fast" popular music were seen as masculine ways for boys to assert themselves. 2) Both teachers and students characterized girls as shy, conforming, and focused on expressing emotion through music. Boys were seen as defi

Author
wen monte
Language
EN