"Gender Balance" in Makeup of Panels a Sensitive Issue in Scholarly Groups.

Magner, Denise K.

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ERIC Number: EJ451776

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Publication Date: 1992

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"Gender Balance" in Makeup of Panels a Sensitive Issue in Scholarly Groups.

Magner, Denise K.

Chronicle of Higher Education, v39 n6 pA15-16 Sep 30 1992

Confusion over American Historical Association policy on the composition of conference sessions, as illustrated in a recent incident over a panel's membership, reflects common concern in scholarly circles over women scholars' participation and representation in discussion. At issue are quotas vs. affirmative action principles. (MSE)

Descriptors: Administrative Policy, Affirmative Action, Committees, Conferences, Group Membership, Higher Education, Intellectual Disciplines, Professional Associations, Sex Discrimination

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