States that even though California History Social Science Framework (1988) is an improvement because of its inclusion of women's history, Framework is not entirely bias free. Discusses strengths and weaknesses of Framework's coverage of gender issues. Concludes that teachers, texts, and educational leaders must edit and amplify the Framework…

Contends that teachers as well as students function in a gender-biased environment. Asserts that the history and social studies curriculum regularly is taught in a patriarchal manner and that this denial of the past is harmful to young women and men. Questions whether or not a scholarly backlash against women has begun. (CFR)