This article examines the impact of single-sex schooling on a range of academic outcomes for a sample of British people born in 1958. In terms of the overall level of qualifications achieved, single-sex schooling is positive for girls at age 16 but neutral for boys, while at later ages, single-sex schooling is neutral for both sexes. However,…

European countries have women in major positions of power, reflecting social changes and the development of equal opportunities. The schools, though, still continue to present stereotypic roles for women and men. Most European languages also have more gender markings than English, and gender stereotypes are reinforced by class stereotypes in…

Three tasks focusing on perceptions of gender toy preferences and activities and 1 addressing color and sex identification were completed by 15 boys and 15 girls aged 8-9. Children clearly differentiated between toys, activities, and colors appropriate for males and females. They viewed male gender roles and activities as more rigidly proscribed…

Examines various courses concerned with vocational or non-vocational education in technology for women. They are examined in the context of a discussion of women's relationship to technology in British society and the nature of the barriers that inhibit women from participating either as professionals or informed consumers in scientific and…

This paper analyzes representation of females in reading texts for children. Two theoretical approaches are contrasted that focus on one particular critique of gender representation in school reading materials, and a detailed, gender analysis is presented of "Story Chest," a graded reader, used in England since 1972 after successful use…

Examines the movement in Britain toward mixed-sex grouping in physical education classes. Discusses several problems that mixed-sex grouping causes, such as how teaching should be approached, what activities are suitable for whom, and when and how students should be organized and assessed. Notes the negative impact mixed-sex grouping can have on…

Reports the results of a pilot study which sought to determine whether research techniques associated with personal construct theory could be used with teachers and students to increase their awareness of sex-role stereotyping. States that this goal was achieved and recommends further use of this approach on specific sex-role stereotyping issues.…

Argues that teachers must understand the different values found in children's literature. Examines four aspects of values present in C. S. Lewis's "Chronicles of Narnia." Asserts that teachers must take responsibility for how such texts are received by young readers in the current multicultural, sexually equal society. (MM)

Three moral dilemmas involving sex discrimination/stereotypes were presented to 161 6-11 year olds. Many children appeared prepared to justify gender discrimination, accepted the "validity" of stereotypes, and/or felt pressured to conform to social norms. Both cognitive, age-linked intervention and help in resisting social pressure were…

Presents the results of a contrastive study of French and English advertisements directed at family needs. The study, based on the work of British students attending an advanced French course, analyzes male and female roles, stereotypes, and changes, as they emerge from the language and images of advertising. (MES)

A study of a coeducational outdoor/adventure program for 13- to 15-year olds at Shotmoor, England, where all participated in the same activities. The boys' beliefs about the abilities of girls were altered in a way that would not have occurred in a classroom. (DM)

Results indicate that a tremendous similarity exists between the significant traits found in this study and those reported in 1977-78 by Kramer (EJ 193 886). Speech stereotypes accorded the sexes appear not to have abated. (PD)

Indicates that physics textbooks currently used in Britain present a clear masculine image and argues that a change in "image management" could encourage more girls to enter physics. (Author/SK)

Finds that male characters outnumbered female characters by a ratio of 2:1, but that female characters enjoyed far greater representation in cartoons produced in Japan than in cartoons produced in the United States and Great Britain. Shows that characters conformed to gender-related stereotypes, with males being more aggressive, rough, sloppy, and…

The British Oxygen Company Limited's Gases Division Study on the female workforce concluded: not enough use is made of female employee's skill and knowledge, the company shouldn't assume all women want careers but should help them realize the demands a career makes on their time, energy, and commitment. (Author/BP)