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McCarthy, Cameron; Rezai-Rashti, Goli M.; Teasley, Cathryn – Curriculum Inquiry, 2009
This article presents a review of five chapters in "Part II, Section C: Diversifying Curriculum" of "The SAGE Handbook of Curriculum and Instruction" (F. M. Connelly, M. F. He, J. I. Phillion, Eds.; Sage Publications, 2008). The reviewers suggest that in these chapters ["Curriculum and Cultural Diversity" (Gloria Ladson-Billings, Keffrelyn D.…
Descriptors: Multicultural Education, Student Attitudes, Popular Culture, Multilingualism
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Duren, Emma Buffington – Multicultural Education, 2000
Multicultural literature can help elementary students learn about cultural differences and racial bias and examine their prejudices and stereotypes. Critiques five children's books that emphasize the African American experience. These books do not challenge racism or provide critical explanations about why characters were treated in a racist…
Descriptors: Black Stereotypes, Childrens Literature, Consciousness Raising, Critical Reading
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Holland, Laura – Equity and Excellence, 1988
Reviews "Racism 101," an episode of public television's program "Frontline" that addresses the rise of racism on college campuses. Focuses on recent events at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and at Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire. (BJV)
Descriptors: College Segregation, College Students, Conflict, Educational Environment
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Subbarini, Moh'd S.; Haddad, Afaf S. – Environmental Education and Information, 1990
Analyzed are 21 environmental stories published for children by national and regional environmental organizations. Findings indicate that, although these stories are in compliance with suggested environmental attitudes for children, they also conform to conventional sex role behavior in Arab States. (Author/CW)
Descriptors: Books, Childrens Literature, Conservation (Environment), Conservation Education
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Burstyn, Joan N. – American Journal of Education, 1993
Reviews two books on the role of gender in higher education: "Gender and Higher Education in the Progressive Era" (Lynn D. Gordon), and "Educated in Romance: Women, Achievement, and College Culture" (Dorothy C. Holland and Margaret A. Eisenhart). Both books argue that gender determines educational experiences and societal…
Descriptors: Black Students, Books, Educational Discrimination, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)