Sexism and Sex Discrimination in Education.

O'Reilly, Patricia; Borman, Kathryn

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Publication Date: 1984

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Sexism and Sex Discrimination in Education.

O'Reilly, Patricia; Borman, Kathryn

Theory into Practice, v23 n2 p110-16 Spr 1984

The passage of Title IX has had only minimal success in altering school structures. Sex bias in texts and curricula and sexist hiring, promotion, and tenure practices are still common in the education field. This article explores how educational institutions reinforce sexist attitudes. (DF)

Descriptors: Education Majors, Employment Patterns, Equal Education, Equal Opportunities (Jobs), Higher Education, School Organization, Sex Bias, Sex Discrimination, Teaching (Occupation)

Publication Type: Reports - Evaluative; Journal Articles

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