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Peer reviewedSpatig, Linda; Parrott, Laurel; Carter, Carolyn; Keyes, Marian; Kusimo, Pat – Journal of Appalachian Studies, 2001
Nine poor, adolescent, Appalachian girls--six of them Black--participated in a program that used math and science attitudes and achievement as vehicles to enhance life opportunities. Interviews explored their aspirations, support groups, gender relations, self-concepts, and resistance efforts in school. Girls should be taught to recognize and…
Descriptors: Adolescent Attitudes, Adolescents, Aspiration, Blacks
