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Do Gender Differences Exist in the Classroom?

In my opinion, there is a major difference when it comes between males and females in a classroom setting. Based on my experiences, women are often told off based on clothing, such as tank tops and shorts, while men are able to wear the same thing without consequences. However, based on other research, it is stated that men are also called on more often than women when it comes to answering in-class questions. Teachers also tend to ask men more higher-order questions, give men more extensive feedback, and use longer wait-times for men. Based on the data stated, it seems that teachers fail to see raised hands of women and limit non-school related talk.  
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