That’s the view of Carrie Paechter, professor of education at Goldsmiths College, University of London.
Speaking at the Girls’ Schools Association conference in Liverpool last week, Prof Paechter said many girls were being turned into “projects” by their parents.
As well as achieving good academic grades, some are expected to learn musical instruments to a high standard, excel at sport and take part in a host of extra-curricular activities too.
She also warned that the resulting pressures can lead to young women suffering from eating disorders.
After the conference, Prof Paechter told SecEd that even though pressure is put on boys too, girls probably experience it more.
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