Reports a study to determine if students perform better on test items containing references to their own sex than on neutral items or items containing references to the other sex. Results indicate a significant effect when a disproportionate number of items referring to one sex are cumulated over several tests. (Author/KC)

Describes a classroom exercise showing students how stereotypes can result in sex-biased leader selection. Finds that task-oriented competitive instructions produce a disproportionate number of selected male leaders. Includes procedures for replicating and evaluating the exercise. (CFR)

Describes a college course for both men and women that investigates issues related to women in business, e.g., sex roles in organizations, leadership theories, sexual stereotypes, support networks, and equal employment opportunity guidelines. Activities and course requirements are discussed. (CS)

Describes a demonstration that helps students realize that advertisements can communicate messages about gender roles. Suggests using the demonstration in a variety of courses to introduce the topic of gender roles and stereotyping in a nonthreatening manner and to facilitate discussion on follow-up topics. Recommends exploration of students'…