Boys Bear the Brunt of School Discipline
June 22, 2016 U.S. News & World Report
Assistant professor of sociology and public affairs, Jayanti Owens, discusses her new study that suggests early behavioral problems negatively impact high school and college completion rates for boys more than girls. “It suggests that something is going on in the school context that makes boys bear the brunt of school sanctioning.”
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News coverage of the study includes:
Boys Bear the Brunt of School Discipline (interview with Jayanti Owens) – U.S. News & World Report
Early Behavioral Issues, Gender and College Attainment – Inside Higher Ed
Behavior Woes Hamper More Boys vs. Girls in School – WebMD
Poor Behavior Hits Boys Hardest – Forbes
Behavior Woes Hamper Boys More Than Girls in School: Study – Bismarck Tribune
New Study Shes Light on Girls' Resilience and the Academic Gender Gap – The Associated Press