Claims that people must deal with the challenges of reading for both sexes because both men and women are culturally constructed. Argues that emphasizing only women reading and women writing inevitably leads to a ghettoization of feminist concerns. (JK)

Theorizes about what the notions of personhood and intertextuality contribute to the conception of literacy teaching and learning. Presents an analytical framework for understanding interrelationships among personhood, literacy practices, and intertextuality. Elaborates on the theoretical ideas presented by drawing on data from a study of a female…

Analyzes the roles played by females in Judy Blume's "Are You There God? It's Me Margaret." Concludes that the book offers flat and unflattering portrayals of female characters. (FL)