Assumptions in the literature on sex-role stereotyping and sexism in education home economics programs are being challenged by individuals and groups posing for a change. (Author/BP)

A group of six feminists undertook this study because they felt it important that people learn about racial and sexual discrimination in textbooks used in Baltimore City and other U.S. schools. The task force chose five series of basal readers widely used in Baltimore. These series are used in most, if not all, Elementary Secondary Education Act…

This booklet, containing monographs on aspects of multiethnic curriculum in the schools, is intended to aid teachers to keep in touch with some of the strategies and criteria in planning and executing multiethnic programs. An article on new curricula for multiethnic schools notes that most of the urban and suburban schools are racially and…

Considered recent changes occuring in educational programs that have previously allowed sex discrimination. Listed Federal moves designed to eliminate sexism. (Author/RK)

Numerous excerpts from present day earth science curriculum materials reveal sexual discrimination. In addition, studies of photographs included in the materials reveal a high male dominance. The significant contributions of one earth scientist, Florence Bascom, are remembered. (CP)

A Joint Task Force on Sexism in Education represented by the Pennsylvania Department of Education, Pennsylvanians for Women's Rights, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission outlined a broad program for combatting sexism in educational structures and educational personnel. (JC)

This publication is designed to assist elementary and secondary schools in strengthening instruction by identifying and eliminating sexual stereotyping in educational materials. The model illustrates some of the ways in which curriculum and instructional materials may be developing sex stereotyping, offers suggestions for avoiding or correcting…

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…

Notes that gender equity needs to be taught in teacher education programs. Discusses gender-based attitudes, curriculum, classroom climate and harassment, and schools' of education administrative modeling. Points to reform efforts being made to teach gender equity in teacher education programs and the recent development of related materials,…

Recommendations for achieving equity for women in family treatment education and suggestions for dealing with sex-role stereotypes include: integration of foundation content with family practice curriculum; considering theoretical and actual assumptions toward women clients; a strong experiential component to reveal students' attitudes; and…

A three-phase assessment was conducted to field test a curriculum developed to expand career horizons for both young men and young women and to help eliminate sex role stereotyping. Intended for grades 7-14, this curriculum emphasized the increasing options for women in vocational education programs and non-traditional careers. First, the…