The research by End Sexism in Schools (ESIS), published on World Book Day, found a similar pattern across all four exam boards: students are consistently reading books by and about men.
“While just 2% of English students study a novel or play by a woman, 80% read An Inspector Calls, a new study reveals. Its authors say in a time of increasing violence towards women, the focus on male authors and protagonists needs to change.”
ESIS research mentioned in a piece by Josephine Franks for Sky News.
Source: Sky News
