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McNair-Collins, Kathleen; Harbeck, Karen M. – Social Studies Review, 1980
Describes a content analysis of 33 college-level American history textbooks studying the presentation of women. Findings showed 96% of the content and 70% of the illustrations devoted to men's contributions. Recommends women historians and textbook writers coordinate in textbook writing. (CK)
Descriptors: Educational Research, Females, Higher Education, Illustrations
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Cruz, Barbara C.; Groendal-Cobb, Jennifer – Social Studies Review, 1998
Argues that, despite multiple calls for the integration of women's history into the K-12 U.S. history curriculum, many states and districts do not regularly or systematically include women in their curricula. Proposes an infusion approach to representing women within the current curricula and provides a sample lesson. (DSK)
Descriptors: Bibliographies, Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, History Instruction
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Epstein, Terrie – Social Studies Review, 1989
Argues that the experiences of U.S. women in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries may be uncovered through the colorful legacy of quilts. Outlines the teacher's task in integrating the study of quilts into the curriculum. Presents an imaginary scenario that illustrates the types of comments one might encounter in a classroom…
Descriptors: Curriculum Development, Elementary Secondary Education, Females, History Instruction