Dedicated to aiding teachers and curriculum developers in making social studies curricula responsive to maintaining the dignity and worth of students, this resource book is the product of the National Council for the Social Studies' Sexism and Social Justice Committee. The book is for social studies teachers who want to avoid sexism in their teaching and make women the viable part of the study of history and modern issues that they should be. Chapter authors present basic concepts to help teachers and school systems analyze and revise their current social studies offerings and build new units and courses. Throughout the book, the stress is on practical aids for the teacher. Chapter titles include (1) Getting a Hold on the Tiger: Assessing Sexism in Schools; (2) Women in U.S. History: Concepts and Organizing Structures; (3) Teaching about Women in World History; (4) Women in Contemporary American Society: Changing Roles and Changing Needs; (5) Treatment of the Sexes in Instructional Materials: Guidelines for Evaluation; (6) Implementing Social Studies Objectives: A Critical Assessment of Materials for Teaching about Women; and (7) Nonsexist Teaching: Strategies and Practical Applications. (Author/JR)