In traditional American Indian cultures, sex roles were clearly defined and women were the keepers of the home, child bearers, and food gathers. Sometimes, however, stereotypes and preconceptions become barriers to cross-cultural communication. For instance, feminists who see themselves as victims of a male-dominated society cannot assume that…

This bibliography provides references to works that analyze children's books and school texts in terms of their racist and sexist content. One hundred eighty books, journal articles, and doctoral dissertations, examining works for children from preschool through adolescent years, are cited. (MK)

Racism in the media cannot fairly reflect society's multiracial nature, with no preference for or special treatment of any particular race. Whether intentional or not, the effects are equally devastating for those discriminated against. This article explains how racism in media works and what can be done about it. (NQ)

Reprint of a 1971 article that criticizes the notion of Black matriarchy as implying that Black women actively assented to slavery. Discusses Black resistance to slavery, especially among women, and stresses the importance of recognizing such resistance if current popular sociological views on Black women are to be revised. (GC)

Offers possibilities for integrating race and gender issues into the fabric of the English language arts classrooms. Presents six brief activities that raise the issues. Presents 20 brief activities to further engage students in race/gender issues. (RS)

Describes research related to African American college students' adjustment at predominantly white institutions, incorporating research pointing to influences of gender within this population; discussing racial and gender stereotypes; examining race, gender, and identity; and noting the importance of future inquiry around issues of race and gender…

Explores the relationship among the self-image of third-generation Japanese-American males, sexual dynamics within corporations, and their managerial behavior. Argues that ethnic and sexual stereotypes influence Japanese-American participation in the management of U.S. corporations, and that membership in "corporate communities" has…

Interviews with 20 Hispanic female faculty and administrators revealed mentoring to be important to career development but difficult to obtain. Barriers included limited opportunities for informal contact, compounded stereotypes of women and of Hispanic women, and conflicting values of Hispanic and academic cultures. (SK)

Focuses on the historical origin of the African American male-female relationship dilemma and contemporary forces that impact intimacy and marriage opportunities for African American women. Examines loss, communication, and stereotypes as counseling issues. Implications for counseling and research are discussed. (Author/CH)

A female, Asian American professor of ethnic literature examines entrenched racial attitudes in higher education institutions. The attitudes are rarely acknowledged, especially regarding race-related courses, teaching, and tenure evaluations that consider race and gender. Compares her experience with that of white male colleagues who have…

Divided into three sections which deal with sex, race, and handicap stereotyping in career choice, the twenty-eight programs described here attempt to combat stereotypes among students and/or staff (K-12). Most descriptions list the goals of the program, target population, staffing and management, facilities and activities, program effectiveness…

In this questionnaire, fifty-two statements related to attitudes concerning race, sex, and multicultural education are presented. Spaces are provided for respondents (school personnel) to register their agreement or disagreement with the statements. The questions are designed to stimulate discussions between groups and to help to establish program…

Females, minorities, and disadvantaged students are not generally encouraged to work with computers as a result of traditional, cultural biases. Educators must work to assure equal computer access for all students. (JL)

A review of 80 years of writing and research on stereotypes indicates that there is little agreement on a definition of stereotype; also that the major emphasis has been on definitions that emphasize the consensus of a group on the elements of a stereotype. This paper defines stereotypes in terms of characteristics ascribed by individuals, rather…

This model is for use by State education agencies, local school districts or individual school staffs. It is designed to assess the degree of understanding and awareness of school board members, staff and students in how and why role stereotyping occurs, and how to go about reducing role stereotyping in the school environment. Compiled of…