The absence of male students is considered to be a key factor in the high levels of academic achievement, good behavior, self-confidence, and school loyalty evident in the current students and alumnae of Philadelphia High School for Girls. (IAH)

This paper notes research findings indicating that girls are viewed by their teachers and themselves as having lower intellectual capacity for math and science than boys, points out that girls in girls' schools are more intellectually confident, but argues that segregation for science and math in mixed schools may carry negative messages.…

Sex role stereotyping in physical education is viewed in historical perspective. Though Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 was intended to provide equal opportunities for males and females to develop skills in a full range of activities, its implementation has not eradicated the underlying sex stereotypes. (JN)