Spinsters, Bachelors, and Other Gender Transgressors in School Employment, 1850-1990.

Blount, Jackie

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ERIC Number: EJ615877

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2000

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Spinsters, Bachelors, and Other Gender Transgressors in School Employment, 1850-1990.

Blount, Jackie

Review of Educational Research, v70 n1 p83-101 Spr 2000

Traces the history and experiences of some educators who have transcended gender stereotypes. Presents a historical analysis of how fear of homosexuality emerged among educators and the public and how homophobia has permeated rigid gender-defined roles in school employment. (SLD)

Descriptors: Educational History, Elementary Secondary Education, Employment Patterns, Homophobia, Homosexuality, Nontraditional Occupations, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Teachers

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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