Gender Equity in the American Classroom: Where Are the Women?.

Hannan, Dennis J.

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ERIC Number: EJ513247

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1995

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Gender Equity in the American Classroom: Where Are the Women?

Hannan, Dennis J.

English Journal, v84 n6 p103-06 Oct 1995

Provides a sampling of gender discriminating behaviors in the classroom, a look at the psychological data collected by Carol Gilligan and her associates, and strategies and tactics to bring about gender equity in the classroom. Documents the falling self-esteem of school-age girls and the domineering behavior of school-age boys. (TB)

Descriptors: Classroom Techniques, Discussion (Teaching Technique), Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Education, Females, Higher Education, Self Esteem, Sex Bias, Student Needs, Teacher Role, Teaching Methods, Teaching Styles

Publication Type: Reports - Descriptive; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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Note: Special section: Multicultural Literature and Multicultural Issues.