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Why is there few male primary school teachers?

“In the swirling vortex of gender dynamics, one sector remains a glaring exception to the rule: primary education..we’re stuck in a cycle where classrooms are largely ruled by women.” - That’s a quote from an article in this week’s Irish Independent by Lorraine Courtney.  We asked Jennifer Horgan, Teacher and Irish Examiner Columnist does she agrees with this sentiment. 

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07.00 29 Aug 2023


Why is there few male primary school teachers?


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07.00 29 Aug 2023


“In the swirling vortex of gender dynamics, one sector remains a glaring exception to the rule: primary education..we’re stuck in a cycle where classrooms are largely ruled by women.” - That’s a quote from an article in this week’s Irish Independent by Lorraine Courtney. 

We asked Jennifer Horgan, Teacher and Irish Examiner Columnist does she agrees with this sentiment. 


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