"Missing Chapters: Ten Pioneering Women in NCTE and English Education" is the first historical text to explore the impact women have had on English education. It is true that women have been a vital part of National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) since the Council's founding in 1911 when 13 of the 34 founding members were women. As part of…

Notes the severe gender imbalance in reading lists provided by the Educational Testing Service and even by the author. Claims these present a distorted view of literary heritage, reinforce stereotypical values, and do psychological damage to female students (especially those who are gifted). (SR)

Explores possible reasons why women enter the teaching profession, particularly the teaching of English, and confronts common stereotypes of female English teachers. (JL)

Describes a course called Women in Literature designed to acquaint students with fine women writers, to explore one writer in depth, and to encourage students to write about their own lives. (EL)

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

Indicates how storytelling can teach messages that students can use to solve problems in their lives. (EL)

Points out the importance of making students aware of the role stereotypes play in literature and popular culture. Examines several examples of sex stereotypes found in literary classics and offers suggestions for dealing with them. (JL)

Shares how one teacher of world literature uses the writings of Henrik Ibsen and Adrienne Rich to help students come to a full understanding of the creation of gender stereotypes and investigate the world around them. (MG)

Describes how the author uses a poem by Marge Piercy called "Barbie Doll" to help students discover for themselves the implicit power of gender. Describes how students (1) examine the poem's language and have lively and insightful discussions as they find meanings for themselves; and (2) extend and elaborate on these meanings as they…

Describes the mixed picture of women in novels on the University of Iowa's 1982 Books for Young Adults Poll. (CRH)

Recommends several books that help break down cultural, racial ethnic, gender, and class stereotypes. (MM)

Considers an alternative interpretation of the effect of so-called women's language and its appropriateness in society. (CRH)

Offers possibilities for integrating race and gender issues into the fabric of the English language arts classrooms. Presents six brief activities that raise the issues. Presents 20 brief activities to further engage students in race/gender issues. (RS)

Discusses strategies for teaching nonsexist language. Advocates discussion of misconceptions about the history of linguistic reform, forms of address, and outdated, sexist textbooks. Suggests that students find samples of sexist language and rewrite them using NCTE guidelines. Alerts teachers to be prepared for resistance. Suggests further…

Shows how it is possible to explore the changing role of women by working within the framework of the typically basics-oriented English classroom. (EL)