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Heimerdinger-Edwards, Sarah R.; Vogel, David L.; Hammer, Joseph H. – Counseling Psychologist, 2011
This reaction highlights several strengths of this major contribution and discusses some future directions in this line of research. The authors offer research ideas in the areas of cultural and cross-cultural issues, couples and relationships, as well as direct and indirect effects of sexual objectification on men. In terms of providing…
Descriptors: Eating Disorders, Intimacy, Labeling (of Persons), Depression (Psychology)
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Brown, Lyn Mikel; Tappan, Mark B. – New Directions for Child and Adolescent Development, 2008
In this chapter we explore the phenomenon of "girls fighting like guys" by listening to adolescent girls' justification for physical fighting with other girls. We argue that physical girlfighting is a particular kind of gendered performance--a performance of identity that expresses, at least in part, an answer to the question, "Who am I?"--that…
Descriptors: Females, Early Adolescents, Sexual Identity, Masculinity
Alvermann, Donna; And Others – 1996
Designed to help middle and secondary level teachers create spaces for students to explore multiple perspectives and interpretations of their texts, this brochure offers teachers who have experienced classroom talk that leads to gender divisiveness among students an opportunity to consider new ways of thinking about such talk. The brochure…
Descriptors: Classroom Communication, Classroom Environment, Gender Issues, Junior High Schools
Hanson, Trudy L. – 1995
An instructor, who teaches both graduate and undergraduate courses in storytelling, incorporates discussions of gender issues throughout the semester in various ways. In one course, class discussions are used to raise issues of the origin of Grimm's fairy tales and of story variants. Students are also encouraged to choose gender issues in…
Descriptors: College Students, Fairy Tales, Gender Issues, Higher Education
Fraser, Barry J., Ed.; Giddings, Geoff J., Ed. – 1987
This publication is a compilation of papers presented at a research seminar in November 1986 at Curtin University of Technology, Australia. Five papers are included. Jane Butler Kahle's keynote address, "Images of Science: The Physicist and the Cowboy," outlines several aspects of the role of schools in the reproducion of the masculine image of…
Descriptors: College Science, Educational Research, Foreign Countries, Gender Issues
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Meglin, Joellen A.; And Others – Journal of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance, 1994
Seven articles present gender issues from a variety of perspectives, discussing a gender fair dance education program in Australia, gender issues in dance history pedagogy, women and dance performance, encouraging male participation in dance, using West African dance to combat gender issues, and gender issues across the curriculum. (SM)
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Dance Education, Elementary Secondary Education, Females
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Henry, Tess – Social Studies Review, 1994
Contends that teachers as well as students function in a gender-biased environment. Asserts that the history and social studies curriculum regularly is taught in a patriarchal manner and that this denial of the past is harmful to young women and men. Questions whether or not a scholarly backlash against women has begun. (CFR)
Descriptors: Course Content, Curriculum Development, Educational Strategies, Elementary Secondary Education
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Hahn, Carole L. – Theory and Research in Social Education, 1996
Reviews 20 years of research on gender issues and political attitudes during the high school years. Current research reveals no gender difference in levels of student political interest, efficacy, confidence, or trust. Interviews, however, suggests that females are more likely to express views on public policy. (MJP)
Descriptors: Civics, Classroom Environment, Cultural Influences, Educational Research
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Cope, Meghan – Journal of Geography, 1997
Outlines three approaches to exploring gender-sensitive political geography: (1) examining formal (voting and holding office) and informal (activism and interest groups) political activity; (2) delineating the variety of gender-based power constructs; and (3) reviewing recent policy developments, specifically the Family and Medical leave Act of…
Descriptors: Consciousness Raising, Curriculum Development, Economic Factors, Educational Trends
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Scott, Kathryn – Social Education, 1995
Maintains that, on the 75th anniversary of women's suffrage, significant advances in the legal status, achievements, and opportunities for women have been made. Contends, however, that sexual harassment is still widespread in the nation's schools. Includes six charts defining and describing forms of sexual harassment. (CFR)
Descriptors: Citizen Participation, Constitutional History, Elementary Secondary Education, Females