Using rich data from a large-scale field study that involves elementary school children and their teachers, we study the relationship between the gender-stereotypes of teachers and the behavioral and educational outcomes of students. We first analyze how biased beliefs of teachers predict the educational outcomes (test scores) and occupational aspirations of both boys and girls. We then provide evidence on the transmission of gender bias from teachers to students over and above the transmission from parents. We find that children’s beliefs regarding gender roles are strongly correlated with both their parents’ beliefs and their teachers’ beliefs. Our preliminary analysis shows that the higher the degree of teachers’ beliefs in traditional gender roles, the lower the educational outcomes of their students, measured by a standardized test. This result holds controlling for cognitive function and the SES of the child as well as teacher quality and gender.
Presented by:
Ipek Mumcu, ISER
Date & time:
November 2, 2016 1:00 pm - November 2, 2016 2:00 pm
Venue:
2N2.4.16, Large Seminar Room
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