Describes the different preferences in learning styles of adolescents based on the pioneering work on values development done by Kohlberg and Gilligan. Focuses on learning preferences of males and females and values research and its role in learning. Offers recommendations of middle-level academic and cocurricular planners. (RJM)

Examines the silence of women authors within the canonical political-theory conversation. Discusses the experience of teaching Wollstonecraft's "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman." Stresses the ongoing importance of the feminist project to reclaim women's writing and suggests ways that feminist theory can transform the teaching of…

Proposes that issues of gender equity are complex and cannot be addressed solely by taking a feminist post-structural approach or any one approach. Notes importance of adopting a view that embraces the wider issues surrounding gender and formulating an approach that recognizes that the socialization of boys and girls needs more than an application…

Examines gender differences in domain-specific areas of identity development among college youth (N=210). Also explores gender comparisons of relationships among domains. Results indicate that males were more likely to explore and commit in politics, whereas females were more likely to explore in sex roles and to commit in religion and dating.…

Examines the relationship between teachers' perceptions of gender-related differences in grade 6 students' narrative writing and teachers' scoring of five student narrative papers. Finds that teachers observed gender-related narrative writing characteristics that were consistent with researchers' analyses of children's narrative writing. (PA)

Discusses gender issues in science education and argues that teachers are not using appropriate teaching strategies to provide gender equity in their classrooms. Presents a study focusing on science teachers' perceptions of gender and science instruction and the cooperating teacher's role in the student teaching practicum. (Contains 46…

Examined the role of gender traits, body mass index (BMI), and self-concept in predicting problem eating and body dissatisfaction among Australian children. Data from questionnaires and BMI measures indicated that gender traits predicted problem eating for boys, self-concept was predictive for both sexes, and BMI was predictive for girls. BMI…

Examines selected characteristics of the editorial committee of the "Journal of Research in Music Education" (JRME) during the publication's first 40 years (1953-1992). States that JRME has progressed in gender equity and qualifications of its reviewers and maintained demographic representativeness. Includes references. (CMK)

Outlines the historical development of women's legal and political status in the United States, focusing on suffrage, the three "waves" of women's movements, and access to elected office. Discusses three impediments of electing women candidates to public office: (1) solidarity; (2) political culture; and (3) the impact of the single-member…

States that fairness has been a major concern in the field of music adjudication. Reviews the research literature to reveal information about three external characteristics (race, gender, and physical attractiveness) that may affect judges' performance evaluations and influence fairness of music adjudication. Includes references. (CMK)

Addresses the need to reflect on how the dynamics of gender and power can be articulated together and adversely affect counseling and supervision relationships. Suggests incorporating a social analysis into supervision to help counselors clarify the political nature of some therapeutic issues, thus addressing gender stereotypes. Supports a…

Educators cannot be rigid about using same- or cross-sex grouping, as both can be beneficial. Race and gender equity are complex, interrelated issues. Three ways of thinking can lead to potential conflicts between race and gender in equity pursuits: either/or, hierarchical, and universal (categorical). Both/and thinking and same-sex/same-race…

Conclusions of a literature review of 155 sources include the following: (1) genetic sources are more related to vocational interests than previously believed; (2) three-dimensional interest models are being confirmed; (3) research on culture and gender in career development is rapidly increasing; and (4) the adequacy of vocational assessment…

Assesses patterns of enrollment in science, science achievement, and attitudes of students in grades 3-12 representing the 4 major ethnic groups in Hawaii. Results indicate that more differences were accounted for by ethnicity and even grade than by gender and there was little interaction between ethnicity and gender. Contains 78 references.…

The Sisters in Science (SIS) program seeks to increase elementary school girls' interest and achievement in science and mathematics, create a more positive learning climate, and increase the knowledge base and understanding of parents. Reports on how fourth grade girls changed their interest and achievement in science and mathematics during their…