| Published: | 1 February 1999 |
| Format: | Paperback 256 pp photos |
| Category: | Child & Adolescent Health, Social Ecology / Social Issues |
| ISBN: | 9780646239583 |
| Price: | $26.95 |
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Boys in Schools
Addressing the real issues - behaviours, values and relationships
Richard Fletcher, Rollo Browne
Many schools today face serious, daily problems with boys' behaviour and attitudes that reduce the quality of education for girls and boys. The need for boys to change is crucial - but how can it be done? Boys in Schools presents accounts which show how innovative approaches used in schools can change the way boys view themselves and others. Boys in Schools is an important book for teachers, parents, educationists and all those who work with and care for boys. Boys in Schools addresses difficulties associated with bullying, school violence, boys' under-achievement, homophobia, sexism, boys' non-involvement in school life, relationships, peer culture, masculinity, gender stereotypes, identity and self-esteem.
'The goal of building admirable men has been much touted by schools, but rarely addressed in a concrete way. Now this is starting to change ... the need for this kind of book is urgent.' Steve Biddulph.
Richard Fletcher
Dr Richard Fletcher leads the Fathers and Families Research Program at the University of Newcastle. In the 1990s he pioneered the study of men’s health and boys’ health and founded the community-based group, Fathers Against Rape, to conduct workshops with teenage boys in schools. He developed the Engaging Fathers Project at the University of Newcastle and worked to have it implemented in communities nationally. As a lecturer in the university’s Family Action Centre, he designed and delivered courses and seminars to teachers, nurses, occupational therapists and medical students.
Rollo Browne
Rollo Browne is an independent consultant to schools and organisations. He lives in Sydney.
