A Level Sociology Education AQA Practice Exam

What initiatives aim to improve boys' engagement with reading?

1. Literature clubs

2. Dads and Sons Campaign, Reading Champions, Playing for Success

3. Parental reading time

4. Gender studies curriculum

The correct answer is: Dads and Sons Campaign, Reading Champions, Playing for Success

The correct answer focuses on initiatives specifically designed to enhance boys' engagement with reading. The Dads and Sons Campaign, Reading Champions, and Playing for Success all target improving literacy outcomes for boys by involving them actively in reading activities, often through family engagement or community programs. These initiatives recognize the importance of role models and interactive participation in fostering a love for reading, particularly for boys who may otherwise lack motivation. Literature clubs provide a more general platform for discussing books and literature, but they don’t specifically target boys in the same direct manner as the initiatives mentioned in the correct answer. Parental reading time promotes reading as a family activity, which is beneficial but doesn't focus exclusively on tackling boys' engagement. A gender studies curriculum explores broader themes around gender, which, while important, doesn't directly target improving boys' reading habits in a practical initiative-focused manner.