In recent years, "pre-code" films have been re-discovered and applauded by film scholars and feminists. The term refers to the period between 1929 and 1934 when many Hollywood studios openly disregarded the censorship restrictions of the Hays Code. Named after censorship czar William H. Hays, the Code forbade nudity, cursing, sexual innuendo,…

Presents a 29-item annotated bibliography of empirical research from the 1980s on gender as a variable in managerial communication. (SR)

Presents an 18-item annotated bibliography of recent research reports and conference papers concerning the role gender plays in communication. Includes aspects of organizational communication, interpersonal communication, and communication in the media. (SR)

A list of organizations and agencies that serve as clearinghouses for information on various educational matters--many concentrating on sex equity--and some of their publications are listed. (MLW)

Presents a sampling of documents from the ERIC datebase on the role of gender in communication. Includes documents in the following categories: instructional strategies, secondary school studies, gender and language choices, intercultural situations, and communication practices. (PD)

Describes how the traditional, agressive male role has been reinforced by social studies textbooks. The author recommends that teachers teach about new roles for males by presenting images of males in caring, nurturing, and expressive roles. (AM)

An annotated bibliography on sexism and education covers societal sexism; sexism in schools; communicating more positive notions of sex roles to children; sexism in textbooks; curriculum ideas; lists of resources, research and workshop formats; and legal aspects of sexism in education. (MLW)

Presents a checklist of 13 questions to use in ascertaining the amount of sex bias in television programs and commercials. Briefly suggests a class activity using these and other tabulations. (CK)

Examines gender bias in young adult literature collections and advocates selecting and promoting materials that help youth develop positive views of females and an awareness of the obstacles women face in overcoming sexual stereotypes. A sampling of 9 titles is described, and an annotated bibliography of 19 additional titles is included. (Contains…

Argues that reading and discussing novels in which females meet challenges can help adolescents examine critical issues girls face, and can help to counteract the dangerous and significant losses of confidence, voice, and self-esteem suffered by adolescent girls. Summarizes 10 books that can engage girls in dialogue around these issues, and offers…

Female sports stars featured in this annotated bibliography have excelled in a variety of sports, often overcoming prejudice and discrimination because of their gender or race. Nine general works and 41 works focusing on 28 individual athletes are cited. (SLD)

Presents an annotated bibliography of 62 British entries on girls and science/mathematics. Arranged alphabetically by author/institution, annotations are detailed to avoid having to locate each reference itself. Topics include, among others, sex differences, sex bias in textbooks, and achievement. (JN)

Reviews the research dealing with women in leadership roles within groups of both sexes. Some research indicates a reluctance of women to assume leadership roles. Other findings indicate women are more likely to be strong leaders when the task solution is given. (LPG)

The Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) and Personal Attributes Questionnaire (PAQ) largely measure socially desirable instrumental (masculine) and expressive (feminine) traits which have limited relationships with sex role attitudes and behaviors. The literature does suggest that the traits have important implications separate from sex role behaviors.…

Provides seven responses of practicing teachers to the question, "What work has been the most helpful to you in considering gender issues in the teaching of English?" Describes the books and gives citations. (HB)