A study examining the relationships among students' ethnicity, sex, teacher expectations, and academic achievement indicates that teacher expectations, which are sometimes based on sex and/or ethnic stereotypes, affect student academic achievement. (CJ)

Investigates stereotyping of Native Americans by white college students, examining effects of vicarious contact via television and affective evaluations of direct and vicarious contact on stereotypes. Finds that evaluations of contact with minority groups determine group evaluation and that stereotyping is predicted by pleasant or unpleasant first…

Focuses on the daily practices within institutions that shape the professional roles of Chicana scholars and teachers to fulfill specific class, gender, racial, and ethnic expectations held by the dominant majority in higher education. Analysis shows that Chicanas are treated as affirmative action hires and token roles, a view that adversely…

Rehearses some 20th-century narratives as they have appeared in United States history and as they have been represented in African-American literature. Suggests that some of these narratives are insufficiently critical in their construction of stereotypes or in their over-romanticized notions of racial memory, which mask the complications of color…

Stresses the importance of U.S. history textbooks containing information that is accurate, realistic, and comprehensive, noting that while there are increased portrayals of Native Americans in today's history textbooks, portraying them in a stereotypical manner that suggests a single type of Indian culture is inappropriate and may affect students'…

To understand why women attain higher educational levels than men, this study used participant observation data from a predominantly Hispanic New York City public high school to investigate race(ing) and gender(ing) processes in the high school setting. Results found that both formal and informal institutional practices within schools…

This article discusses the intersection of sexism and racism in three aspects of minority students' educational experiences: the role of myths and stereotypes about minority student sexuality, adolescent pregnancy, and AIDS education among minority and non-minority adolescent populations. (IAH)

Reviews feminist literature and studies of Black female subcultures to trace the interaction of gender and race. Critiques research concerning self-concept, stereotyping, and achievement of Black pupils, concluding that antisexist and antiracist policies are needed to overcome the obstacles to intellectual development of these students in the…

Discusses problems associated with teaching young children about Native Americans and their cultures. Provides alternatives to stereotypical portrayals. (BB)

Early images of African Americans in films determined a pattern that survived until World War II. The role of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People in creating new images of African Americans after the war films is profiled. Although changes seem modest, they reflect some social movements. (SLD)

"Through Indian Eyes: The Native Experience in Books for Children" presents essays, stories, and poetry reflecting modern Indian life from a Native American perspective, and includes 84 reviews of children's books about Native Americans and guidelines for choosing literature that accurately portrays Native Americans. (LP)

Students from a predominantly Navajo high school discuss their lives, educational experiences, culture, and aspirations. They value their home language and culture, but want to achieve success in the wider world. Students' views often contradict educators' perceptions. School communities must build on these differences, rather than on homogeneity.…

Analyzes the identity experience of American Indians in Oklahoma. Uses portions of both quantitative data and verbal transcripts obtained through 182 one-on-one interviews during 1988to 1989 at six research sites. Finds a preponderance of integrative identity mixed with varying degrees of separatist orientation. (CR)

Describes the lack of critical exploration of Native American identity in the U.S. P-12 and higher education system, deconstructing stereotypes, historical imagery, and cultural assumptions about Native Americans using statistics and factual information and challenging educators to evaluate their educational histories and attitudes toward Native…

Suggests that acting white and ignorant is the silent killer of educational aspirations for urban blacks, comparing current public figures that appear ridiculous and ignorant (gangster rappers) to Stepin Fetchit of the 1950s. Nineteenth-century blacks never elevated ignorance or vulgarity as aspects of liberation. It is important to determine how…