Included herein is the conference proceedings of the 26th Annual Conference on the Teaching of Psychology: Ideas and Innovations, sponsored by the Psychology Department of the State University of New York at Farmingdale. The conference theme for 2012 was: The value of an undergraduate degree in psychology: Why psychology--Why now?. The Conference…

Sex-affirmative counseling requires: counselor self-exploration re: his/her mind-set toward sex-role stereotyping; awareness of the sex-role attitudes of the counselee re: perceived available alternatives; content analysis of counseling material re: blatant or subtle sex-bias; and affirmative moves by the counselor to explore discarded life…

The percentage of women in educational administrative positions remains low. The author discusses discriminatory practices and offers suggestions for improving the situation. (MD)

Discusses why sexual harassment in higher education continues to persist despite initiatives to eradicate it. Cites deep cultural roots of sexism. Claims, although higher education has participated in resistance to sexual harassment, this resistance will be of limited good unless historical connections among sexuality, gender, and power are…

Of the several barriers to women in the professions--discrimination at entry level, limited opportunities for advanced study, limited advancement, role conflict, and role socialization--lack of motivation to persist in the study of mathematics and mathematics-related subjects is one that can be prevented and cured. (MLW)

In discussing the constitutional aspects of the sex-role debate in the U.S. the author traces the tradition, compares the present criterion of equal protection to the equal rights argument, and analyzes the equality principle with reference to affirmative action and to childbearing and childrearing, supporting the proposed equal rights amendment.…

Data presented here are based on responses to mail questionnaires which focused on the multiple roles of women in the educational research community; women as students, as faculty members, and as employees in research organizations. (Author/AM)

Considers the rise of the working woman, especially since the passage of the 1972 Education Act, which required affirmative action in the hiring of women. Outlines the roles of men and women as educators, how women's role is changing in society, and how social attitudes are changing in response to the women's movement. (RK)

Women scientists met to make policy recommendations on issues related to the participation of women in scientific research. The group suggested programs that would reduce sex-role stereo-typing at the lower educational levels as a way to prevent the wastage of talent that they feel now occurs in the sciences. (Author/MA)

Presents a survey of 52 black female lawyers in New York City. Focuses on the sociocultural factors that affected career choice, career entry, and establishment within the White, male-dominated profession. These included family background, work history, self-efficacy and esteem, social conciousness, attitudes toward motherhood and marriage, and…

This collection of essays deals with the multiple origins of Americans from a variety of points of view. It is designed to involve students in the discussion and debate over the nature and meaning of America's social diversity. Following an introduction by the editor, the essays are presented in five categories, each of which is preceded by an…

The Interstate Association of Commissions on the Status of Women has prepared this revised "Handbook for Commissions on the Status of Women" as a service to the growing number of Commissions across the country. Because both government and citizen groups are increasingly aware of the problems women face and are addressing them with new…

This progress report on the status of women presents: (1) the general background including structure (state, local, regional, and national), membership composition, and funding methods of such commissions; (2) general and special (Equal Rights Amendment, International Women's Year) program activities; and (3) lists of currently active state and…

This review focuses on women in educational administration as compared with men. Recognizing sex discrimination as an historical fact, the author begins by discussing some of the current psychological effects of cultural conditioning, examines the counselor role with high school seniors who express an interest in executive and organizational…

Discrimination against Asian women is discussed in this article. Suggestions are made for self-development and social change so as to improve the status of Asian women in the United States. (MC)