Discusses what has happened to women in athletic administration since Title IX. Administrators from various competitive athletic levels respond to questions about the advantages and disadvantages of Title IX relative to their athletic administration. (SM)

Women have always been underrepresented in educational administration, and their numbers in administrative roles have declined in recent years. This monograph examines some of the factors determining this underrepresentation. In addition to sources on the national status of women in education, literature on careers in education administration, and…

A three-part investigation of clerical workers in Connecticut concluded that there is sex discrimination in the field. A survey of clerical workers, interviews with various executives, union officials, and personnel consultants, as well as a public hearing with clerical workers led the investigators to conclude that most of the discrimination is…

This manual contains the course material designed to prepare equal employment opportunity counselors to informally resolve complaints of discrimination. The principal focus of the course is on techniques of counseling, which are taught through lecture and role-play sessions simulating actual complaint situations. At the end of the course,…

In the form of a poem, a pregnant mother of a small child tells her experiences during employment interviews with a number of law firms, ranging from the perceived errors of the interviewers to the surprises and the mistakes made by the applicant. (MSE)

This report identifies the degree to which high school students consider choosing nontraditional occupations, if youths are aware of sex stereotypic influences, and what strategies they would offer to promote educational equity. Chapter 1 reviews the literature and defines the problem and objectives. Chapter 2, on procedures, describes the sample,…

A conversation with Mary Ellis, president of the American Vocational Association, reveals three major concerns of vocational educators: professional development, legislation, and outreach and public relations. The role of women and the problem of tokenism in the profession are also issues of major importance to the association. (MW)

In this interview, the author of "Unequal Opportunities" discusses her book, which is a study of the status of women in media industries around the world. (Author/MBR)

This paper reviews the reasons that led to the Congressional mandate in 1976 for a national study of sex discrimination and stereotyping in vocational education and of the progress being made to reduce existing inequities and discusses the goals and methodology of the study, which is presently being conducted. First, in an introduction to the…

This booklet is a transcription of a program from the radio series, "Options in Education." It is Part 1 of a two-part series dealing with sexism in education. It deals with the problems of women in higher education, including sex discrimination in administrative jobs, salary inequities, math and other traditionally masculine subjects. A number of…

Describes two new forms of employment discrimination found at the informal job contact level and suggests that use of informal contacts continues to be a major barrier for women and people of color. Results are based on 13 interviews and a survey of approximately 280 school superintendents. (SLD)

This study investigating school administrator career patterns focused on entry, promotion, and position permanency as it affects both men and women and examines factors affecting the careers of women in an attempt to explain the relative absence of women in hierarchical educational administrative positions. Data were collected from historical…

This booklet is a transcription of a program from the radio series, "Options in Education." It is part 2 of a two-part series dealing with sexism in education. It deals with sex discrimination in various aspects of public education, including textbooks, teacher promotion, sports programs and children's literature. There is also a…

Examines the policy in parts of Scotland, 1915-45, requiring women teachers to resign on marriage, and discusses social ideologies and religious influences. Analyzes interviews with 17 women who had taught during that period, and reveals some unexpected results of the marriage bar. Contains 12 references. (SV)

Examines experiences and perspectives of four women who have exited urban school district superintendencies. Sources of disenchantment with the political aspects of the role are discussed. Increased attention to recruitment and retention of women and other underprivileged groups are advocated. (SLD)