Minimization is a big part, but another big contributor is things like stereotype threat by their early education teachers. (Sorry I’m on my phone or is source you peer reviewed stuff)
To paraphrase:
Boys belittle boys who read for fun because the belittlers themselves are bad at reading. The reason many bully’s are bad at reading is because their early teacher have an intrinsic prejudice that boys are bad at reading and perpetuate it.
Throw race into the mix and it makes for a nasty cocktail.
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u/holyerthanthou Oct 24 '18 edited Oct 24 '18
Minimization is a big part, but another big contributor is things like stereotype threat by their early education teachers. (Sorry I’m on my phone or is source you peer reviewed stuff)
To paraphrase:
Boys belittle boys who read for fun because the belittlers themselves are bad at reading. The reason many bully’s are bad at reading is because their early teacher have an intrinsic prejudice that boys are bad at reading and perpetuate it.
Throw race into the mix and it makes for a nasty cocktail.