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Sharp, Elizabeth A.; SoRelle-Miner, Danielle; Bermudez, Judith M.; Walker, Maria – Family Relations, 2008
The purpose of this study was to explore women students' experiences and reactions to a core Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) class cross-listed with Women's Studies (WS). Using 6 focus groups with 22 women, we found that the course increased "awareness of gender" (Theme A) but was limited partially because of patriarchical beliefs,…
Descriptors: Females, Focus Groups, Gender Discrimination, Gender Bias
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Olafson, Lori; Latta, Margaret Macintyre – Middle School Journal, 2002
Highlights two studies examining multiple meanings of schooling for 36 adolescent girls in 3 school sites. Focuses on how peer relationships affect the sense of self through hierarchical social groupings, how school tasks either obliterate the self as a participant or provide opportunities for self- discovery, and how teachers can honor…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Conformity, Educational Environment, Females