Young Adult Fantasy and the Search for Gender-Fair Genres.

Forrest, Linda A.

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ERIC Number: EJ473056

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Young Adult Fantasy and the Search for Gender-Fair Genres.

Forrest, Linda A.

Journal of Youth Services in Libraries, v7 n1 p37-42 Fall 1993

Examines gender bias in young adult literature collections and advocates selecting and promoting materials that help youth develop positive views of females and an awareness of the obstacles women face in overcoming sexual stereotypes. A sampling of 9 titles is described, and an annotated bibliography of 19 additional titles is included. (Contains seven references.) (EAM)

Descriptors: Adolescent Literature, Annotated Bibliographies, Fantasy, Females, Library Collection Development, Library Collections, Literary Genres, Reading Materials, Sex Bias, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes

Publication Type: Opinion Papers; Reference Materials - Bibliographies; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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