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Beeman, Mark; Chowdhry, Geeta; Todd, Karmen – Teaching Sociology, 2000
Examines the extent to which sociology texts accurately present U.S. affirmative action policy using a sample of introductory texts published from 1994 and 1997. Analyzes whether the material confronts or contributes to myths about affirmative action policy. Offers practical suggestions to strengthen the presentation of affirmative action within…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Content Analysis, Educational Research, Gender Issues