Stresses increasing need for educators to evaluate and modify their attitudes and behavior as sex role models, in order to avoid negative influences for students, in terms of achievement, career, marriage, and general psychological well-being. (JD)

Barriers to tenure for women faculty are examined, including different role perceptions for men and women, lack of mentors or professional support, lack of access to prestigious journals for publishing, and male expectations that all faculty will have similar formative experiences and training. (MSE)

Supports expanding children's understanding of gender roles through children's literature. Describes the understanding of gender at different ages and developmental levels. Suggests the development of a classroom library collection that reflects a variety of gender roles and recommends titles for children of different age groups. Encourages…