The very essence of a culture is revealed in its educational attitudes, policies, and practices. Just as blood pressure and body temperature are measures of physical health, such matters are measures of social justice. This article focuses on the attitudes of males toward the education of women by highlighting the attitudes of the most famous and…

Argues that most of the influential educational thought in Western Civilization has been expounded by males with distinctly negative attitudes toward women. Part of a theme issue: "Views of Women in Education: Past, Present, and Future." (SJL)

Describes the Women's Mobile Campus, an outreach program designed to bring faculty, resources, and information to women living in seven rural Minnesota communities. (JOW)

The author examines male attitudes regarding the education of women. He discusses the lives and education of women in ancient Greece and Rome, in the Middle Ages, in the Renaissance and Reformation, in the 1700s, and in the 20th century. (CT)

Article investigated the inequality of opportunity for women in higher education. (Author/RK)

Citing accomplishments of women's organizations to promote change throughout United States history, the author advocates collective action as a key to women's success in achieving equality. Part of a theme issue: "Views of Women in Education: Past, Present, and Future." (SJL)

The support of her husband, children, and friends was vital to the author when she embarked on graduate study and later into a career. This article is part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)

Role definition and conflict between varying role expectations appear to be significant problems facing the contemporary woman. Discusses those areas of role stress for women which have been found to vary by level of educational attainment--high school, junior college, bachelor's degree or graduate work. Analysis indicated that educational level…

This article summarizes research conducted in a program for the education of reentry women. The conclusions are drawn from observation, document review, a survey, and life history interviews of women participating in Midwestern University's Center for Continuing Education. It discusses stages of adult life, conflict and change, transition rituals,…

The author looks at what and how women were taught in the castles, convents, towns and universities of medieval Europe. She also discusses the careers of seven notable nuns and abbesses, who were both exemplars of the scholarly woman and lasting influences on female education. (SJL)

Presents a brief summation of recent developments in education in the United States and in Europe. (RK)

Predicts that the impact of the new conservative movement on teaching materials and practices will negatively influence the education of girls, and that changes in federal programs will affect affirmative action for adult women as students and educators. Part of a theme issue on women in education. (Author/SJL)

The author, California's Secretary of State, reviews her own advancement as a Chinese-American woman, noting education as the key factor. She considers the remaining task of changing traditional social habits and urges women to become involved in government. Part of a theme issue on women and leadership. (SJL)

In Fall 1980, career counselors at four major Southern California universities were interviewed about college women's career preparation. This article reports their responses about women's career planning practices, their entry-level opportunities in the professions, and ways equal opportunity can be advanced. (SJL)