The rationalization that women were inherently suited for teaching does not mask the fact that such decisions were made not on notions of intelligence or capability but on the economic agendas of the time. This is still the case. Four models explaining the lack of women in school leadership are discussed. (MT)

Ten recent articles and books are cited in this paper as examples of a continuing antifeminist bias in literary criticism. Several forms of this bias are discussed, including an imperviousness to the feminist awareness, a refusal to recognize it, and open irritation by some critics that women are now finding a voice in literary criticism. A…

Recounts briefly the author's experience with sexist ridicule, contempt and abuse during a neutral business transaction. (MH)

Listed in this article are 13 general guidelines for ethical and effective psychotherapy with women. Each guideline is presented with a verbatim example drawn from complaints of respondents to the initial survey of the Task Force on Sex Bias and Sex Role Stereotyping in Psychotherapeutic Practice.

A card game to initiate discussions of institutionalized sexism. (Author)

Examined the effect of sex-role stereotypes on leadership attribution. Subjects were asked to view photographs of groups where either a man or a woman sat at the head of a table. Data were consistent with the hypothesis that sex stereotypes still control social judgements and that discrimination operates unconsciously. (CMG)

Review recent theory and empirical research on hostile and benevolent sexism, discussing the nature of sexism; why benevolent prejudices matter; hostile and benevolent sexism as universal prejudices; polarized images of women; how sexist benevolence may play a significant role in justifying gender inequality; women's acceptance of sexist…

This article presents guidelines for equal treatment of the sexes drawn up by the McGraw-Hill Book Company and other publishers in an effort to avoid sexist assumptions in their publications. (RC)

A study of 657 reviews of children's fiction, published in 1975 and 1976, revealed information to show that writers and publishers of children's fiction are moving close to equality in treatment of the sexes. It was concluded from the survey of books reviewed in "Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books" that female and male protagonists are…

Interviews with 12 female technology education practitioners revealed that they felt accepted in the profession but sometimes felt isolated, patronized, or minimized by a minority of male colleagues. More women in the profession as role models and mentors would help improve the climate. (Contains 20 references.) (SK)

Annotated film list. (CH)

With the passage of years, public attitude toward participation of women in Olympic Games has changed from opposition to apathy to enthusiastic acceptance. (Author/MJB)

English grammar is a sexist tool used by men to oppress women. (DD)