Article evaluated sex role stereotypes in children's books and how they affect children's attitudes. (Author/RK)

Changes in language are suggested to eliminate phraseology that reflects outdated assumptions concerning women. (Author)

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…

Discussed the necessity for eliminating sexist values from textbooks and reading materials for young readers. (Author/RK)

This pamphlet presents guidelines for the improvement of the image of women in textbooks. General guidelines for the text and illustrations of textbooks are: (1) the actions and achievements of women should be recognized; (2) women and girls should be given the same respect as men and boys; and (3) abilities, traits, interests, and activities…

Teachers and administrators should be able to distinguish between adequate and inadequate treatment of different ethnic groups when selecting culture-fair materials for the classroom. When selecting such materials, they should consider the following criteria: (1) validity of information (accuracy, perpetuation of stereotypes); (2) balance…

Studies on the portrayal of minorities, older persons, and females in elementary and secondary school textbooks used in the 1970s are reviewed in this publication. The studies are divided into the following categories: American Indians, blacks, Hispanics, Asian and Pacific Island Americans, religious groups, older persons, and females. In the…

This handbook was written for readers aware of and concerned about the sex bias in public schools in the areas of athletic budgets, sex stereotyping in children's books, differential expectations in classroom behavior, counseling attitudes and practices, school personnel assignments, and the impact of defining stereotyped roles to boys and girls…

By comparing a text that is especially biased with one that is especially free of bias, the understanding and recognition of race and sex bias in history textbooks can be developed. "Your Mississippi" by John K. Bettersworth and "Mississippi: Conflict and Change", edited by Sallis and Loewen, provide examples for such a study.…