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

Six hypotheses were tested in an attempt to demonstrate that textbook bias exists which is negative toward technical-vocational work modes. Results of the analysis of elementary reading textbooks used in Texas showed that bias does exist but the existence of corresponding attitudinal differences in students needs further investigation. (DS)

An evaluation of the illustrations in elementary and secondary education textbooks reveals that: (1) Males dominate occupations illustrated in contemporary health textbooks; and (2) females are generally portrayed as assistants (nurses, technicians, dental hygienists) to males in higher-level roles or in occupations with low levels of power,…

Contained in this resource listing are materials available on sex role stereotyping. The materials focus on research reports, books, manuals and audiovisual materials relevant to the field. The list is divided into 12 sections for easy access: Audio Visual Materials, Bibliographies, Careers, Teaching, Counseling, Curricular Materials, Language,…

This study attempts to determine if quantitative and qualitative bias regarding work modes, specifically professional and paraprofesional vs. technical-vocational, exists in selected elementary school text materials. (Author/JH)

This concept paper provides a framework for the development of a nonsexist curricular unit in teacher education courses. The immediate goal is the elimination of the narrowness of the traditional male-dominated curriculum. To assure that learning regarding sexism and sex-role stereotyping is applied in the classroom, a teacher education curriculum…

Based on the hypothesis that certain elementary texts generally assign negative unrealistic, and tertiary roles to technical-vocational work modes, the study indicated that quantitative and qualitative bias in favor of professional work modes does exist in elementary reading textbooks. Jobs occupying positions of less status, i.e.,…

A guide to help students understand the changes in traditional male and female roles occurring in society summarizes traditional behavior patterns and current changes, followed by an example of a student discussion and a class exercise. Topics include (1) who pays on a date, (2) names used to identify people, (3) women serving in the military, (4)…