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Rothenberg, Dianne – Middle School Journal, 1996
Citing concern over the decline in self-concept and achievement exhibited by middle school girls, this article summarizes ERIC documents and journal articles that explore the factors that impinge on boys' and girls' academic and social lives in the middle grades. Presents annotated bibliographic references for ten items. (SD)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Annotated Bibliographies, Educational Opportunities, Females

Subrahmanyan, Lalita; Bozonie, Heath – Middle School Journal, 1996
Examines level at which gender issues are addressed in middle school science classes. Argues that in the crucial area of science education, particularly for girls at the middle school level, "equal" rather than "equitable" as a dominant teacher attitude may be inadequate to ensure that gender imbalances are rectified. (SD)
Descriptors: Advantaged, Educational Opportunities, Equal Education, Females

Chattin, Sam – Middle School Journal, 1996
Addresses the hypothesis that girls must receive advantaged treatment to achieve a level playing field in the area of science education. Expresses concern that: (1) the result of advantaged treatment is unknown; (2) too much emphasis is placed on the power of textbooks; and (3) too much emphasis is placed on sexism in science versus science in…
Descriptors: Advantaged, Educational Opportunities, Equal Education, Females

Subrahmanyan, Lalita; Bozonie, Heath – Middle School Journal, 1996
Argues that Chattin's criticism in fact illustrates the authors' stand that people are extremely uncomfortable with the idea of a proactive stance toward equity for groups that have traditionally held less than equal status. Addresses each concern, and reiterates that disadvantaged groups must now receive advantaged treatment to catch up. (SD)
Descriptors: Advantaged, Educational Opportunities, Equal Education, Females