The purpose of this study was to explore the impact of the Fairness for All Individuals through Respect (FAIR) program on fifth grade students' understanding of gender as a diversity issue. In particular, this project examined the influence of this program on students' knowledge, self-identity, attitudes about gender roles, experiences of gender…

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

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

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…

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

A questionnaire, created to help one identify and define sexist attitudes is followed by a selected partially annotated, bibliography on sex roles and non-sexist education and educational materials. (JC)

A collection of nine separate articles, this book discusses both the subtle forms of sex role stereotyping in our schools (e.g., teachers never asking girls to run the audiovisual equipment) and some of the more flagrant forms (discouraging boys from taking home economics). It refers to a recent study of teachers' attitudes which indicated that,…

A brief description of the notion of patriarchy and the feminization of teaching precedes a discussion of a core of central issues that profeminist male elementary school teachers are likely to confront, involving male privilege and domination, the teacher-child relationship, advocate versus technician roles, collegialism, and the…

This article traces the history of sexism in American education and addresses some of the arguments used to explain or defend sexism. (HMV)

Describes a course offered at Georgia State University on counseling women. Not only did it examine the options facing women today but also focused on counselors' own sex biases in counseling women. (HMV)

Some of the issues discussed at the First National Conference on Nonsexist Early Childhood Education are presented. (RW)

Describes several curriculum resources that focus on eliminating sex stereotypes through nonsexist teaching strategies, activities, and material selection for middle and high school language arts, reading, and English classrooms. (RS)

Aims to help teachers establish their own nonsexist policies based on child development theory, curriculum goals and the teacher's personal beliefs. Presents a thorough rationale for restructuring curriculum in such areas as blocks and housekeeping and suggests ways of expanding the educational opportunities that these areas offer. (BRT)

A delineated philosophy, a written curriculum that reflects that philosophy, and a practiced program that reflects sex equality in its design as well as in its teacher attitudes and behaviors are all crucial ingredients for the development of a nonsexist physical education program. This paper provides concrete suggestions for the most direct…