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Gender Bias In The Classroom
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Gender Bias In The Classroom
Examines the role of language, speech, reading and writing in socializing student bias and alternatives for promoting gender equity.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages) |
8 sources |
1995
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"Linguistics is one of the methods society uses to promote gender bias--a socialization process that starts in the classroom. Both children and teachers perpetuate the myth of female subordination by neglecting to use gender neutral terminology. Teachers inflict further damage by giving preferential treatment to male students. Children reared in an environment where gender roles are stratified incur the danger of perpetuating a system of "virulent sexism" in which boys grow up "deeply suspicious of feminists" (Britzman, 1993, p. 36).The issue of gender equity is a relatively recent concern in the field of education. The legal foundation of this concern was the Title IX of the Education Amendment Act, passed in 1972. This Act prohibited sex discrimination in federally-funded education programs and activities. Although the legislation has ..."
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