A 1980 report on gender bias in technical education in Montana found that females constituted fewer than 10% of enrollment in all technical courses except graphic arts (51%). The investigator predicted that the gap would end. However, 15 years later, there is still a huge disparity between males and females in technology education. (Author/JOW)

The author reviews the literature on sex equity, especially as it pertains to education. She demonstrates that a nonracist approach to sex equity has emerged, but is not yet in universal use. (CH)

Summarizes a report offering over 270 recommendations for action toward equity at the individual, classroom, institutional, and policy levels. Describes the classroom context of myriad small inequities and emphasizes that professors need expertise, resources, and training to achieve sex equity. A sample recommendation was to intervene when…

Describes a study designed to assess possible gender differences among students who use microcomputers in the schools. The study gathered baseline data regarding the extent to which students use the microcomputer in their classrooms and secured empirical data to test the hypothesis of significantly greater and different use of microcomputers by…

The role and treatment of women in the development of educational philosophy are explored in three articles: (1) "Genderism and the Reconstitution of Philosophy of Education " (Ann L. Sherman); (2) "The Ideal of the Educated Woman: Jane Roland Martin on Education and Gender" (J. C. Walker); and (3) "Bringing Women into Educational Thought" (Jane…

The author addresses the problem of moving from gender-biased education in a sexist culture to an unbiased education, through adoption of a gender-sensitive perspective, which encourages a critical and constant review of the meaning and evaluation attached to gender. This offers greater hope than does a gender-free strategy. (MT)

Focuses on equal opportunities--for education, pay, and with gender bias for individuals and business organizations. Suggests that business educators can expand the implications to include ethnic-based inequalities as well. (JOW)

Investigated female and male undergraduates' (N=265) experiences of certain campus micro-inequities (discriminatory attitudes and behaviors). Found male undergraduates reported significantly more experiences of "micro-inequities" than did female undergraduates over the period of one semester. (Author/ABL)

Describes study of 80 middle-school classrooms to observe teacher practices, student behaviors, instructional materials, and room decorations and tally numbers of male and female participants. Develops system classifying both sexist and equitable practices. Surprisingly, the math classes were most equitable in student participation; language arts…

Presents research on gender and attitudes toward technology. Describes the history of computer technology, noting its influence on the language we use; the design of software; and computer usage in schools. Discusses how much gender bias pervades computer technology and makes it less friendly for girls. (Contains 14 references.) (ASK)

Among university students, the greatest relative disadvantage for women occurred in small classes taught by men. Women offered more lengthy contributions than men in small classes taught by women. Generally, women's contributions were more likely to receive negative feedback than men's. (LHW)

A list of organizations and agencies that serve as clearinghouses for information on various educational matters--many concentrating on sex equity--and some of their publications are listed. (MLW)

Because race, class, and gender bias have become firmly institutionalized, achieving equity will require more than eliminating individual prejudices. Educators can use dyads, support groups, and personal experience panels to ensure that people stay focused on their personal stories; respect one another; avoid blaming, criticizing, and analyzing;…

Recent surveys show significant gaps between men's and women's performance on NAEP and SAT math sections and little change in career choices along gender lines. Sex equity advocates believe that subtle practices in school classrooms are denying girls the opportunity to reach their full potential. This article offers advice on addressing gender…

Analysis of the educational system in the Maltese archipelago focused on the island of Gozo. Results showed that the educational policies and practices of the Maltese state are biased against women and people of Gozo origin. (SK)