English Language

School Based Assessment

Theme: Gender Roles

Topic: To what extent does Gender affect an individual’s Fair Chance at

Education in the 20th Century?

Name: Kristen Sampson

Subject: English Language

Subject Teacher: Ms. McGhie

School: Mount Alvernia High School

Registration Number:

Centre Number: 100081

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Table of Contents

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Plan of Investigation……………………………………………………………………………………...3

Reflection 1……………………………………………………………………………………………….4

Reflection 2……………………………………………………………………………………………….5

Reflection 3……………………………………………………………………………………………….6

Oral Presentation………….………………………………………………………………………….….7

Written Report…………………………………………………………………………………………...8

Appendix…………………………………………………………………………………………………11

Works Cited………………………………………………………………………………………..…....17

Name: Kristen Sampson

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Grade: 11-3
Subject: English Language
School: Mount Alvernia High School
Theme: Gender Roles
Topic: How Gender Roles Affect a Person Chance to Education in Today’s Society?

Plan of Investigation
The topic selected for this School Based Assessment is based on how gender affects a person’s chance to

an education. I choose the topic “To what extent does Gender affect an individuals Fair Chance at

Education in the 20th Century?” because I want to bring awareness to gender inequality in education.

Moreover, this is an ongoing issue being ignored not only in the Caribbean, but also world wide and in

writing, I get to express my thoughts and views about the topic at hand.

In doing this SBA project, I hope to improve my writing and reading comprehension skills. I also hope to

grow a stronger connection with members of the group.

In obtaining information for the chosen topic, slides from a slideshow will be used as one of my three

artifacts which will assist me in developing factual content on how gender affects a girl’s chance to

education. A poem will be used as my first artefact entitled “She is Woman” to express the more sensitive

side of the topic. Lastly, as my second artefact, a picture depicting the contrast between the two genders

and their path to an education will be used because I find it fitting to include in this English School Based

Assessment.
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Reflection 1

The poem by Shraddha Shraddha entitled “She is Woman” highlights that you “a sister, daughter or

a mother” cannot be stopped from dreaming high and doing what you want to do. This poem shows why

we should have gender equality because nowadays women have the strength to live the way men do

which I strongly believe in. Having read this speech, it has greatly impacted me to strive for better things

in life with the use of my education.

This picture has led me into thinking that the path the man takes to reach to success is easier than

the path the woman takes. Their climb for an education is not paved fairly; it is harder for the woman.

This slideshow helped shape my thinking in the sense that many girls are forced to leave school

while others never have the opportunity to go in the first place, due to a combination of factors.
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Reflection 2

Understanding the impact gender has on a woman’s chance to education, in countries that have

achieved gender parity, is crucial to providing clarity on the topic gender roles.

From the image used in the second artefact, upon careful analyzing the picture, shows that the path

the woman takes to reach for a good education is way harder to walk up compared to the man’s pathway

which is made easier for him. This shows the difference in getting an education for each gender.

The use of language in the first artefact “She is Woman” is highly expressive and dramatic to

emphasize the importance of an education for women. The line in the poem that says “give attention to

them as it works as passport” is a simile that is used to getting an education as a woman can lead to many

opportunities.

In regards tot the language used in the slideshow, I found that is was quite easy for me to understand

the topic of gender roles and the issues faced by women due to clear facts. This slideshow was very

informative to me as an English student.

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Reflection 3
Having read the poem, it has greatly influenced me as an individual in a positive way and makes

me want to give other girls support in enhancing or achieving an education. The poem lets me know that

person around the world feel the same way about gender inequality. The last line in the poem which states

that “‘he’ and ‘she’ they both have quality” is significant to the topic as it shows that there should be a

fair chance for both genders.

After analyzing the picture, it showed me that I should have gratitude to have reached so far in

achieving an education compared to the women who are not allowed to or simply cannot due to certain

factors. It also helped me to be a better English student because I was able to find deeper meaning for

these artifacts which helped to improve my writing and analytical skills.

This slideshow has enhanced my knowledge based of factual information on gender affects a

girl’s chance to a primary education. After reading, it makes me want to join the movement for Girls’

Rights not only in the Caribbean but worldwide.

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Oral Presentation

Good morning everyone, the topic that is being portrayed in this presentation is How Gender
Affects a Person’s Chance to Education in Today’s Society. I choose the topic Gender Roles because
people in society have generally ignored the fact that Inequality between genders still exist. I have
written this poem to emphasize the topic gender roles.

As the wind hits my cheek

I stare at the boys outside while they march off happily to school
I stand there wondering if life would be easier if I looked more like them
If life would be easier as a man
But I can’t change
And for that reason
I’m trapped.

They think they are better and wiser

To them I am better off at home looking after the children and cleaning up for guests
Don’t u think that us young women in low should be able to read a single line!
They have no heart, But I can’t do anything
Because I’m Trapped

I wish I could go to school

and learn new things with my friends by my side
Instead I have worry about which one of my father’s brothers will take my hand in marriage
I am tired of living like this
But I have no tongue,
I can’t say a word.
Because I’m a refugee
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Written Reports
This group was formed a result of close friendship. We bonded together socially and was

aware of the seriousness we each had in regard to education so we thought working together

would be a good decision. To select our theme, we brainstormed issues that the society faced and

came to the conclusion that in most areas gender role is a prominent issue. We then subdivided

different areas of society to formulate our topics e.g. education, religion, working world,

homelife and social life. In order to then select our artifacts, we used the process of elimination.

After we formulated here questions, we examined all 15 artifacts and selected the three that

effectively answered. The questions were formed were: how to individuals feel about their role?

How does one’s gender affect their chance at education and which gender is more affected by

music. The three artefacts selected were an article and two pictures.

Different roles were delegated to each member of the group. Shavelle was the first leader

who ensured we had or 3 artifacts and that reflection one was completed and given in on time.

The role was then passed on to Alecia Hemming who was responsible for ensuring or pan of

investigation under flection 2 where completed. Asley- Ann Collins Was responsible for weekly

meetings outside of SBA classes. Zayn Bernard and Kristen Sampson Both had the responsibility

of ensuring the group was at the pace of the teacher, peace was always kept and we were always

motivated. prize certain challenges faced by the group were not having a very great time to meet

outside of class due to our different class schedules and extra-curricular To overcome this we

used or only resource which was our cell phones, we formed a WhatsApp group and conducted

online meetings. We also had a challenge of finding all three artefacts that portrayed our topics

effectively. There were times we found artefacts we thought were good but after meeting and

reviewing them as a group we had to go in search pf new ones. In order to complete this SBA to
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the best of our ability we brainstormed as a group. We conducted lengthy discussions as we tried

to come to a unanimous decision as we progressed in its completion.

These three aertefacts fully answered our questions. Picture 1 highlights how both

genders feel about their roles. The artefact depicts a man handing a broom to a young girl and a

book to a young boy. The man represents the expectations society ha and supports of each

gender. The traditional roles of men and women are deeply encouraged. from the look on the

picture you will notice a look of exasperation and distraught on the young lady’s face and glee

on the boy’s face as be is handed the books. It is obvious that while men may enjoy their role of

being the breadwinner some women are not content with being just a housewife. The article is

composed of facts that answers a question previously asked in paragraph 1. After doing multiple

surveys studies show that contrary to popular beliefs, females are more affected by dancehall

music and more likely to act upon it. Even though males tend more openly portray their

agreement with the contents of dancehall studies show that the female population is more likely

to act upon what it is saying. The data presented concludes that music does influence the

behavioural pattern of both genders but females are more affected by it. Yes, one’s gender does

affect their chance at education. This issue was more prevalent in the 19th century however there

are still minority countries facing this problem today. In the picture you can see a man and

woman climbing a staircase. This staircase represents the education system. You also observe

that on either side the steps are shaped differently. The males are shaped like a quadrilateral

while the female’s is made from spheres. climbing the spheres represent the struggle it was and

is for some women. With each step there is great resistance and a high risk of digressing in the

system instead of moving forward. Even though the goal is the same, the opportunities presented
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are different. Society paves the way for men while women have to struggle to make their own

paths.
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Appendix
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Artifact 1
-Poem by Shraddha Shraddha

She is daughter, sister and mother

Then why always she suffer….?

Why we differentiate between he and she

God didn’t then why do we…...?

This is disappointing everyone not only to me

To girls we have to give support

Give education to them as it works as passport

Now-a-days girls are competing in every field

In army, in airlines and in court.

After getting education named wings,

Their flight will land to a bright future

She may become a doctor, scientist or a teacher

‘he’ and ‘she’ they both have quality.

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Artefact 2
-Image by Adobe Stock
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Artifact 3
-Slideshow by Sandra Dudley
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Work Sited
Poem: https://www.poemhunter.com/poem/gender-equity-and-equality/comments/

Picture: https://stock.adobe.com/images/unequal-chances-for-boys-and-girls-discrimination-for-girls-in-

elementary-education/94347042?

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Slideshow: https://www.slideshare.net/SandraDudley2/5-facts-you-should-know-about-girls-education