Investigates sex-role stereotyping and its subtle infiltration into instructional materials for English and mathematics teaching. (RK)

This article summarizes the ways in which the sexes are portrayed in textbooks and the type of behavior encouraged for each. (RC)

An investigation of a sample of geography, physiology, and arithmetic textbooks used during the period 1880-1920 is described. The paper details the attitudes expressed in these books toward women in society: what they were expected to be, their status vis-a-vis the roles of men, the overlap between the roles of men and women. The paper also…

Four eighth grade literature anthologies ("Focus,""Counterpoint,""Perception," and "Adventures for Readers") were analyzed to determine what roles women played in adolescent literature anthologies. Out of the 171 selections analyzed, only 24 had female authors. Selections which contained no female characters, depicted women in a negative view, or…

To offset sex-related chauvinism in the teaching of language and literature in the university, we must not only revise our courses, but we must also recognize and combat the inherited attitudes toward sexual roles disseminated in elementary and secondary schools. Furthermore, we need to neutralize any prejudiced concepts which the student may have…

Current editions of texts for elementary students reflect, more than did older texts, the pluralistic nature of American society. However, questions still remain regarding the inclusion of minorities in texts, the extent to which males and females are represented, and the proportion of representation of these two areas. (Author/EB)

Suggests that old sex stereotypes need to be replaced by role models which encourage free expression of the natural self, and of aggressive and humane impulses by all persons. (Author)

An examination of school reading texts and their adjustment--or lack of it--to changing life styles. (MM)

The problem of sex bias in textbooks, particularly at the elementary level, is treated in this report. Sexism is defined and discussed in relation to the current women's movement. Research findings, as well as examples taken from various texts, indicate sex stereotyping and discrimination in instructional materials. A list of available remedies…

Tackles two questions: (1) how many publishers have issued guidelines to eliminate sex role stereotyping in publications or use guidelines made by others? and (2) how comprehensive are the guidelines? (Author/AM)

This article has four purposes: (1) to define sexism relating to foreign language textbooks; (2) to exemplify manifestations of this s and elimination of sexism in future projects. (CHK)

Sixteen reading series are analyzed for sexual stereotyping, citing the limited career roles depicted and the dearth of reading materials provided for females. (RB)

Considered recent changes occuring in educational programs that have previously allowed sex discrimination. Listed Federal moves designed to eliminate sexism. (Author/RK)