A study investigated developmental differences in children's self-perceptions of masculinity and femininity among 251 girls and 266 boys from grades 2 through 7. Meaningful developmental changes occur during the middle childhood period. Single summary scores ignore variations in gender-typed subtrait and raise study methodology questions. (JB)

Examined the relationship between traditional sex-role stereotypes about personality traits and children's judgments about themselves and their peers. Also investigated the development of androgynous orientations in children. (CMG)

This study examines the organization of male and female college students' values. The relationship between different value structures and attitudes toward women's liberation are discussed. (BE)

Observes the impact of gender and status on the communication of 26 same-sex and 13 mixed-sex dyads of college students. Suggests that differences in the use of certain linguistic features may be more a result of a power differential than of gender. Other characteristics of the speaker, however, must also be considered. (CJS)

Two replication studies, using a sample of 236 high school students and 144 teachers, test the assumption that females undervalue and underestimate their achievements because of the social consequences of immodesty. Finds consistent negative consequences regardless of sex. Differences are discussed in the context of "feminine immodesty." (FMW)

High school students rated males and females in traditional and nontraditional occupations on six personality traits: ambition, effectiveness, emotionality, intelligence, responsibility, and traditionality. Results revealed more occupational stereotypes than sex role stereotypes. (Author/MJL)

Female students participate less often and less assertively than males students in college classrooms, and teachers' discriminatory behaviors are partly responsible. Two in-class surveys assessed student perceptions of student-teacher interaction. Suggests that creating a better classroom climate for female students creates a better learning…