Introduction -- Ch. 1. An historical perspective: defining and reinforcing the subordination of working-class women through education -- Ch. 2. A sociological perspective: educational failure of post-war working-class children -- Ch. 3. A psychological perspective: making the working classes invisible -- Ch. 4. Analytical frameworks -- Ch. 5. Addressing an imbalance -- Ch. 6. Life in a working-class family -- Ch. 7. Parental and peer support for education -- Ch. 8. Schooling a social equaliser? taking a closer look -- Ch. 9. Conclusion -- Notes -- Bibliography -- Index.