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Blankenship, Glen; Hahn, Carole L. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1982
Analyzes 17 secondary level economics textbooks for sex bias. All of the texts reviewed are on Georgia's approved textbook list. Without exception, each of the texts is guilty of sex bias, although to varying degrees. The method used in analyzing the texts is explained. (RM)
Descriptors: Economics Education, Evaluation Methods, High Schools, Sex Bias
Peer reviewedBlankenship, Glen – Social Education, 1984
A person considering a textbook for possible adoption should consider the following questions: does the textbook include sufficient information on important females; does the textbook deal adequately with women's issues; do the photographs and illustrations in the textbook deal effectively with women; and does the textbook contain sexist language.…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Guidelines, Sex Bias, Sex Discrimination
