By working in roles that are typically viewed as being more appropriate for women, men can break down the notions that foster gender inequalities.
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It has been predicted we will need 1,627 more classes for primary students nationally before 2025, and to respond to this demand we need to fix the gender imbalance in the teacher workforce.
Both men and women are capable of being excellent teachers, and we want both in our schools.
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The continuing decline in the numbers of male primary school teachers suggests more attention needs to be placed on retaining those already in the profession.
By de-gendering the job we can get more men in the classroom.
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We have scholarships specifically targeted at women to redress the gender imbalance in STEM subjects. So why can’t we do the same for men in primary education?