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)

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)

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)

Formed in 1975, the National Coalition for Women and Girls in Education is committed to eliminating sex bias in education. This involves a continuing process of educating lawmakers, monitoring policy makers, and working with educators. (JOW)

Inequalities produced by the school system are an important topic for feminist thought and debate. Schools are an integral part of the institutional processes for the differential allocation of agency. They reproduce the social organization of inequality and exclusion at multiple levels. School systems are well-insulated from change initiatives…

Despite educational expansion, girls and women still face unequal educational and training opportunities. A fundamental cause is the perpetuation of assumptions, beliefs, and prejudices that ignore, belittle, and hinder the aspirations, needs, and capacities of girls and women. Since educational and vocational guidance can promote equal…

Information from feminist physical educators helps examine relationships between theoretical debates in feminism and feminist practice in secondary schools. The article discusses debates over equality, how theoretical struggles between feminists are handled in sport and physical education, and how calls for equality are understood as calls for…

Discusses whether critical thinking is biased, examining what is meant by critical thinking and bias and what the consequences are for addressing bias in different ways. The paper responds to the three previous papers in the critical thinking symposium in this issue of the journal. (SM)

Argues that counselor educators have a responsibility to address gender issues and to find ways that encourage the exploration of these issues. Discusses professional standards and their bearing on gender, proposes models and strategies for incorporating gender issues, outlines a feminist training model, and explores Gender Aware Therapy as a…

Poetry to be used with primary school children should be selected by the same criteria as other literature, so it neither promotes bias nor omits reference to diversity. Poems should be selected for their intrinsic quality and their potential as a resource in the curriculum for equality. (Author/SK)

Explores the European Commission's discourse of gendered equality regarding economic growth and social exclusion, considering its effect on education and training policy. The paper reviews recent commission-policy documents that include discourses of economic growth and peace; explores the relationship between discourses of economic growth, peace,…

While 15 years ago only a few schools had microcomputers, today a majority of public schools have some computers, although an adequate number of computers for students to use is still in the future. Unfortunately, statistics show that, in many states, a higher percentage of male students are enrolled in computer classes than female; boys seem to…

Evaluates the effect of equal opportunity legislation on women's role in British higher education. Finds some progress in curricular change but many obstacles to women's participation in administration. Proposes a transformational model that would democratize institutions. (DM)