Women and Minorities in Introductory Economics Textbooks: 1974 to 1984.

Feiner, Susan F.; Morgan, Barbara A.

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Publication Date: 1987

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Women and Minorities in Introductory Economics Textbooks: 1974 to 1984.

Feiner, Susan F.; Morgan, Barbara A.

Journal of Economic Education, v18 n4 p376-92 Fall 1987

Reviews widely-used introductory economics textbooks, examining how issues relating to race and gender are treated. Suggests how stereotypical roles could be avoided in the future. Includes a table summarizing data from 21 textbooks. (Author/DH)

Descriptors: Economics Education, Higher Education, Minority Groups, Racial Balance, Sex Stereotypes, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Research, Textbook Standards, Womens Studies

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative; Information Analyses; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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