In many western countries, government statements about the need to recruit more men to primary teaching are frequently supported by references to the importance of male teachers as role models for boys. The suggestion is that boys will both achieve better and behave better when taught by male teachers, because they will identify with them and want…

Interviews with 43 British students aged 14-16 identified the impact of Holocaust education on their views of stereotyping and scapegoating, racism, and active citizenship in a pluralist society. Despite their heightened awareness, there was some evidence of complacency about racism. (SK)

Survey responses from 280 British students aged 11-16 found girls well disposed toward physical education and almost as confident in their physical abilities as boys. They demonstrated no conflict between participation and notions of femininity and were more willing than boys to question the gender stereotypes assigned to sports. (SK)

Contends that, since the mid-1980s, many British schools in predominantly white areas have taken active steps to counter racism and ethnocentrism. Examines the ethical issues of researching such initiatives at the primary school level. Looks at curriculum development work in antiracist and multicultural education in "all white" schools.…