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Peer reviewedTetreault, Mary Kay Thompson – Theory into Practice, 1986
The shift from male-defined to gender-balanced education over the past 15 years is described by examining how the social movement for sex equity and the new scholarship on women have interacted. Implications for future action and inquiry are suggested. (MT)
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Feminism, Higher Education
Peer reviewedSadker, Myra; And Others – Theory into Practice, 1986
Three misperceptions about sex equity in education are examined: (1)educational equity and excellence are not compatible; (2) women's equity diverts resources from other needs; and (3) sex equity has been achieved. Since most teachers are women, educators concerned with a predicted teacher shortage should not dismiss sex equity issues as…
Descriptors: Educational Change, Elementary Secondary Education, Nondiscriminatory Education, Sex Fairness
