'Girls Only' Schooling

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This paper explains that gender segregated schooling for has long been seen as an alternative' option for standard schooling or for families with special religious concerns. The author points out that the benefits to girls of gender segregated schooling are not as great as they are sometimes thought to be. The paper relates that, though girls may feel more comfortable in this environment, their marks generally do not improve and they might suffer from fewer programs being offered.

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"At one time the norm, gender segregated schooling has long been seen as an `alternative' option for those seeking something different from the standard schooling, or for families with special religious concerns with regard to the schooling of their daughters. In recent years, however, gender segregated schooling has been hailed as a solution to many of the drawbacks of standard, coeducational public schooling - particularly for girls. It is felt that girls can concentrate better in an all-girls setting, away from social distractions and gender stereotyping. Furthermore, there are some studies that suggest that girls contributions are sometimes overlooked in a coeducational classroom, and can better come to the forefront in a girls only setting."

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