So why do women become teachers?
Traditionally, primary school teaching has always been seen as a female profession. Because this has been viewed for a very long time, young children’s school teachers have constantly been considered a job for women. Primary school teaching and nursing are two examples of jobs that commonly emblematic for women. Within these types of line of work, certain qualities are important to have to be able to perform well within the job. As a primary school teacher it is vital to have ‘emotional labour’, this is something that is mostly found in women than men.
The push on getting more male teachers could make females and female teachers question their ability to do the job correctly. Female teachers are beginning to feel criticized as more men are encouraged to join the workforce. Female teachers in primary schools are usually more ‘motherly’. Women tend to keep their patience no matter how much a young child is nagging them. Women show more concern for student’s progress and achievement and their gentle nature is well received when being encouraged to do better. |
Women are generally better listeners; to listen to young children at school is important so that the children’s words are acted upon immediately.
Usually in a normal household, women are the ones who spend most time with and on their children as men are always out for work. Although women work they are able to naturally juggle both working and house lives. This is another reason why women become teachers; balance is an important feature to have. Women can emotionally interact with children but they need to be able to control their emotions at the same time. There are many reasons why women make better teachers, men can too, the only difference is, men do not show these inner qualities because they are afraid of being judged. |