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Skelton, Christine – Educational Review, 2012
This review discusses and critiques the literature on men teachers and "feminised" primary schools from a feminist poststructuralist position. It is aimed at an audience new to the topic. The focus on "men primary teachers" as a field of research flourished as a consequence of concerns over boys' underachievement when an…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Males, Elementary School Teachers, Disproportionate Representation
Hutchings, Merryn; Carrington, Bruce; Francis, Becky; Skelton, Christine; Read, Barbara; Hall, Ian – Oxford Review of Education, 2008
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…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Teacher Student Relationship, Gender Issues, Males
Palmer, Robert; Gasman, Marybeth – Journal of College Student Development, 2008
Historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were created to provide educational opportunities for African Americans when other higher education venues restricted their participation. HBCUs are credited with nurturing and producing leaders who embraced W. E. B. Du Bois's concept of the "Talented Tenth," and exhibiting fortitude in…
Descriptors: African Americans, Higher Education, Black Colleges, Educational Opportunities

Ray, Becky – Catholic Library World, 1982
Briefly discusses sex role stereotyping in children's literature and examines existence of male stereotyping among the Caldecott Medal and Honor Books from 1970 to 1980. Elements of the male stereotype including emotions, achievement, and responsibilities are discussed. Eleven references are cited. (EJS)
Descriptors: Childrens Literature, Males, Picture Books, Role Models

Campbell-Whatley, Gloria D.; Algozzine, Bob; Obiakor, Festus – School Counselor, 1997
Discusses the impact that mentoring programs can have on the academic achievement and social development of young African American males. Provides steps for starting a mentoring program, examines the mentor's role, offers suggestions for mentor-student interactions, and offers some cautionary considerations, such as legal ramifications and school…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Black Youth, Males, Mentors

Battle, Stanley F. – Urban League Review, 1989
Reviews the current educational and occupational status of adolescent fathers and describes community-based programs designed to help adolescent males take charge of their lives and avoid early parenthood. Stresses the need for improved education and adult male role models. (FMW)
Descriptors: Black Youth, Demonstration Programs, Early Parenthood, Elementary Secondary Education

Robinson, Bryan E.; And Others – Childhood Education, 1980
Descriptors: Androgyny, Children, Early Childhood Education, Literature Reviews

Franklin, Clyde W., II – Western Journal of Black Studies, 1986
After discussing the concepts of "white" and "black" masculinity, the article discusses the following factors constraining black male role assumption: (1) structural constraints; (2) societal constraints; (3) dysfunctional socialization messages; and (4) psychological factors. Three theories on black masculinity are discussed and their weaknesses…
Descriptors: Black Culture, Blacks, Data Interpretation, Expectation
Sloan, Charles A.; Cunneen, James – 1982
This investigation focused on the question of the sex of the teacher and perceptions of primary school students toward school, their teachers, and programs. A review is presented of recent studies on the need and availability of male sex role symbols for boys, the effect of teachers (male or female) on students of both sexes, and the effect of…
Descriptors: Black Students, Elementary School Teachers, Males, Primary Education
Martino, Wayne; Kehler, Michael – McGill Journal of Education, 2006
In this paper, we interrogate the call for more male role models within the context of boys' education debates in Australia and North America. We explicate links between failing masculinities and this call for more male teachers, arguing that the debate is driven by a "recuperative masculinity politics" committed to addressing the…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Politics, Role Models, Masculinity
St John, Jacqueline – 1983
Radio's "Golden Age," the 1930s and 1940s produced numerous successful and profitable daytime serials, called "soap operas" because they were most often sponsored by firms selling laundry products. Among the most popular of these series were those produced by the team of Anne and Frank Hummert. Working through the…
Descriptors: Content Analysis, Females, Feminism, Intellectual History
Goodman, Jesse – 1984
The role of the teacher as a mediator of traditional cultural attitudes and the socialization of males in society were examined. A study was made of six male preservice teachers who were interviewed and observed in elementary school classroom settings to determine how their perspectives of masculinity and femininity were conveyed to the students.…
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Femininity, Feminism, Hidden Curriculum

Katz, Phyllis A. – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1979
This article explores some of the major influences affecting the development of female sex-role identity and the psychological and social consequences of this deveopment during childhood and adolescence. (Author/EB)
Descriptors: Child Development, Environmental Influences, Females, Identification (Psychology)

Speizer, Jeanne J. – Signs: Journal of Women in Culture and Society, 1981
A review of the literature examining the identification of female students principally with role models as a prerequisite for success. Also reviews the literature on importance of mentors for career advancement. (EF)
Descriptors: Achievement Need, Females, Graduate Study, High Schools

Arthur, Keiran – Education in Rural Australia, 2002
Men in early childhood settings can be role models to children and others in society. Fully valuing males in early childhood education would require restructuring gender role stereotypes. The contributions of male staff and parents in rural early childhood settings are examined, positive and negative aspects of male inclusion are discussed, the…
Descriptors: Attitude Change, Child Care Occupations, Disproportionate Representation, Early Childhood Education
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