TITLE

Sex bias: Not just for grown-ups

PUB. DATE

February 1992

SOURCE

U.S. News & World Report;2/24/92, Vol. 112 Issue 7, p16

SOURCE TYPE

Periodical

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

Reports that the American Association of University Women (AAUW) stated last week that girls trail boys in areas of ability and confidence when they finish school, as opposed to when they enter school. What girls must endure in school; Some of AAUW's 40 recommendations seem vague; How teachers can help girls in school.

ACCESSION #

9202243322

 

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