Left Out, Way Back, and Catch-Up: The Positions Played by Women's Biographies in Four Elementary Schools.

Harvey-Slager, Norma D.

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Publication Date: 1992

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Left Out, Way Back, and Catch-Up: The Positions Played by Women's Biographies in Four Elementary Schools.

Harvey-Slager, Norma D.

Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, v5 n4 p385-97 Sum 1992

Reports on a study that examined collections of biographies of women in four elementary school libraries. Data are presented on collection size, distribution of male and female biographies in proportion to the student population, representation of ethnic groups, literary quality, and currency. A list of 49 recommended women's biographies is appended. (17 references) (MES)

Descriptors: Bibliographies, Biographies, Elementary Education, Ethnic Groups, Females, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collections, Library Surveys, Research Needs, Role Models, School Libraries, Sex Fairness, Tables (Data)

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Language: English

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