In recent years, "pre-code" films have been re-discovered and applauded by film scholars and feminists. The term refers to the period between 1929 and 1934 when many Hollywood studios openly disregarded the censorship restrictions of the Hays Code. Named after censorship czar William H. Hays, the Code forbade nudity, cursing, sexual innuendo,…

Describes the role of women in American films and notes 14 random examples of films from the 1930s through the 1950s which featured women characters of great substance and capability. (Author/CK)

This bibliography lists 285 books and articles from the past 20 years which researchers or scholars interested in men's studies can use to investigate the portrayal of men or masculinity in the media. Many of the studies listed in this bibliography were clearly conceived as research on women rather than men, but offer insights into masculinity as…

Provides the rationale and underlying assumptions for providing an awareness of literature by female authors and females in prominent positive roles in a variety of multicultural settings for both young male and female adolescents. Presents annotations of 10 contemporary adolescent novels with multicultural heroines. Offers points for discussion.…

This annotated bibliography cites journal articles and documents selected from the Educational Resources Information Center (ERIC) database to present an overview of girls' and women's participation in physical recreation and factors influencing their participation. (IAH)

Reports research on the nature of enduring sexual liaisons among homosexual men. Such relationships vary widely and may be subinstitutional adaptions to lack of community support. Gay men committed to the heterosexual world were less likely to enter enduring relationships. Open marriage is the more enduring form of gay male liaisons. (Author)

This continuation and expansion of a bibliography of the same title published in June 1978 lists special periodical issues relevant to all phases of women's studies and feminism which were published between 1977 and 1979. Entries are arranged alphabetically according to periodical titles. Sixty-six different titles are included. (FM)

More than 175 publications emanating from the Male Female Role Research are listed. Contents include: professional publications; papers, presentations, lectures, and conferences; symposia at psychological congresses and conventions; citations in professional media; articles in other media; Maferr Foundation publications; and clinical papers…

Directs the reader to sibling gender relationships. Patterns of intimacy in brother-brother and brother-sister relationships are identified. Masculine gender role patterns were expressed more frequently than classic sibling rivalry. Sisters, not mothers, were discovered to be the primary socializing agent for some of men's intimate relationships…

Discusses seven recently published novels set in the Middle Ages that feature strong female protagonists. Examines the authenticity of female role, voice, and power in these books, finding that for the most part their young woman protagonists hold roles that are suitable and realistic for their time and social class. (SR)

This annotated bibliography lists and describes non-sexist materials for children, including films; filmstrips; slide shows; photographs and posters; puzzles, games, and dolls; instructional aids; curriculum programs; reading texts; books; toys; and records. Also described are sources of information on guidelines, book and toy distributors,…

This paper provides a review of the literature on the topic of sex roles. The author identifies two levels on which to study this issue: (1) the social identity model and the dramaturgical perspective, which can serve as a unified theoretical framework for phenomena and findings related to sex roles; and (2) a lessening of the terminological and…

Reviews the research dealing with women in leadership roles within groups of both sexes. Some research indicates a reluctance of women to assume leadership roles. Other findings indicate women are more likely to be strong leaders when the task solution is given. (LPG)

The Bem Sex Role Inventory (BSRI) and Personal Attributes Questionnaire (PAQ) largely measure socially desirable instrumental (masculine) and expressive (feminine) traits which have limited relationships with sex role attitudes and behaviors. The literature does suggest that the traits have important implications separate from sex role behaviors.…

A review of recent research studies suggests that the dominant pattern of decision making and action taking in the Chicano family is not male-dominated and authoritarian but egalitarian. Husband and wife share in decision making and in the performance of household tasks and child care. Sex role segregation is rare. (Author/BEF)