Discusses discrimination on the basis of sex in public and private school athletics. Writer concludes that such discrimination is violative of Fourteenth Amendment guarantees but also of the provisions within Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

Fear, judgements, and violence have characterized discrimination throughout history. In sex discrimination, both sexes have a responsibility to fight discriminatory attitudes. Women should retain their distinctly feminine characteristics while at the same time being provided the same opportunities as men of equal ability. Title IX of the Education…

This article discusses changing educational experiences for young children concerning sex role behavior. (PD)

In order to learn more about the pattern and effects of fellowship competition on women, the Association of American Colleges undertook a survey of fellowship programs. Beginning in June 1972, 68 different fellowship programs sponsored by 28 government agencies, private organizations and foundations were asked to provide data on the numbers and…

The primary purposes of this project were to secure information concerning (a) administrative, supervisory, and other conditions which would be detrimental to girls' participation on boys' interschool athletic teams in noncontract schools, and (b) experiences and opinions of persons directly involved in the program. The participation of 100…

This article is a chronological summary of a three-day workshop conducted by the authors on combating sexism in schools. (Author)

Describes how several schools are studying sex discrimination and sex stereotypes. (Author/DN)

This bibliography on nonsexist, nonracist children's literature contains lists of more than 150 articles, 15 documents abstracted and indexed in ERIC, 19 alternative publishers of children's books, 15 indexes and abstracts, 33 sources of book reviews for children's books, and almost 150 books and pamphlets. (JM)

The Office of Civil Rights is faced with a myriad of problems concerning discrimination on college campuses. The problems range from cases concerning racial discrimination to sex discrimination in both student body and faculty makeup. Therefore, a series of affirmative action plans have been stipulated for those colleges and universities who are…

The community college can provide enlightened counseling procedures, courses in child care, and active recruitment to help retain and develop latent talents of women. (RN)

Offers arguments about the nature of sexism and sex differences. (JL)

Describes the purposes and evolution of the Gender Equity Expert Panel, a federally sponsored effort to recognize interventions, products, and practices promoting gender equity. Explains key aspects of the Panel, shares lessons learned, and explores the Panel's potential value for furthering the cause of gender equity in education and as a model…

Examines key findings on gender equity in education from a 1998 report by the Women's Educational Equity Act Equity Resource Center, which notes that while there are signs of tremendous progress, girls and women still have not achieved full equity in any arena. Discusses and responds to what equity opponents are saying about gender fairness in the…