Traditional images of women's roles are changing and program guides prepared by members of several branches of the American Association of University Women are helpful in dispelling the myths. (JB)

The author presents ideas which grope toward a concept of individual identity, not one steeped in the roles dictated by society. An increased awareness on the part of counselors themselves is advocated. (BY)

This article examines the stereotypes of women found in six recent marriage and family texts. The paper demonstrates that so called "value free" social science is full of myths and folklore about the female, which are presented as factual, and are used to justify her subordinate status. (Author)

The study identifies characteristics of young women who, in their occupational choices, do not conform to the traditionally expected female role. Differences are examined in home and family background, personality characteristics, values and attitudes, educational achievement and aptitude, and educational experiences between those women who elect…

Interaction between cognitive styles, stages of paradigm-disciplinary development, and gender stereotypes could explain underrepresentation of women in science. Because male scientists' cognitive styles were found to be related to career choice, evaluation behavior, research success, and productivity, they are also related to the position of women…

Four books about college presidential spouses and the evolving dilemmas of their roles are reviewed, and the growing discussion about this role is examined. (MSE)