To determine whether recently published reading material for children gives evidence of efforts on the part of book companies to eliminate sex-role stereotyping in publications, several studies of sexism in children's books were reviewed. A tendency to reduce sex bias was observed, but the problem is far from eliminated. (Author)

The institution of cheering has undergone a number of changes throughout the years. Cheerleading is one of the few purely American phenomena, both in its inception and in its development. We gave the cheerleaders birth, and we pioneered and nurtured their growth. In a word, they are ours. (Author)

Over the past 20 years a large number of studies have analyzed the behavior of male and female principals and the attitudes of teachers toward both. A review of this literature dramatically demonstrates the wide disparity between the popularly held beliefs and the empirical evidence. (Author)

This paper summarizes the results of a follow-up questionnaire sent to women (N=130) who participated in assertive training programs offered over a four semester period (fall, 1973 through fall, 1974) at the University of Missouri-St. Louis in the Extension Division. (Author)

This study evaluates some aspects of the Women's Studies Program at the University of Maryland, College Park. Subjects were 429 undergraduate students. Results indicate that students who participate in these courses do develop an awareness of women's and men's sex roles. (Author/HMV)

This article discusses economic, social, and psychological factors which caused a delay in the impact of the women's liberation movement. (HLM)

Examined the relationship between sex of client, other client characteristics, and selection as a client by male and female therapists. Results indicated that therapists of both sexes preferred to see young, attractive, verbal, intelligent and successful (YAVIS) clients. Therapists of both sexes also felt more comfortable with same-sex clients.…

It is not only females who need to demand liberation from their restrictive, stereotyped roles--males, too, must be freed. They must be allowed to do "boyish" or "girlish" things as they choose. They must be encouraged to explore their possibilities to the fullest. (Author)

Examines the several questions concerning Women's Studies, including the purpose and rationale for these courses. (HMV)

The purpose of this study was to determine if high school counselors exhibit vocational female/male sex role stereotyping of high school students in traditional occupational fields. No overt sex bias was found. (Author)

Women in administration must begin to seek out and provide opportunities for other women through inservice programming and intern experiences. They must accept the responsibility to recommend and recruit capable women whenever input is solicited and to speak up with recommendations when it is not. (Author)

Discusses the popular "Queen Bee" stereotype of successful female executives, and concludes that the stereotype is too narrow in focus and fails to take into account complex psychological and experiential variables. (Author/EJT)

This research shows that women classified as academic, honor and random have unique group characteristics; however, honor and academic women also hold some common characteristics. Freedom from a prescribed sex role definition had a positive effect on the academic achievement of the women in the study. (Author)

This paper explores psychological forces and their insidious impact on women. Four central barriers will be discussed: female socialization, conflicting definitions of success for women, mistaken stereotypes and myths regarding women in the work world, and exclusion of women from "charismatic education" to assume competence and from…

If women are to benefit to the fullest from new legislation and opportunities, an examination of many life styles is imperative. From the available literature, valuable data regarding the combination of marriage and career can be ascertained in an effort to facilitate the process for young women who choose this option. (Author)