UNDERSTANDING ACADEMIC SUCCESS THROUGH A GENDERED PEER LENS

Abstract

This review examined the relationship between sex differences, sex role orientation and sex stereotypes in academic performance. It also attempted to find out interpersonal perception to academic performance. The results obtained demonstrated that more boys do perform better in science even when they have same average performance; the reasons being that though sex differences play a role in academic performance, the major factors are belief system, parental attitude and the fact that the girl child is not encouraged to perform better. Hence, students irrespective of gender should be encouraged by their teachers, counselors and parents to develop positive attitude towards their studies for improved academic performance.