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More copies of this ISBN:This title in other formats:Failing at Fairness: How America's Schools Cheat Girlsby Myra Sadker
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Failing at Fairness, the result of two decades of research, shows how gender bias makes it impossible for girls to receive an education equal to that given to boys.
Hard-hitting and eye-opening, Failing at Fairness should be read by every parent, especially those with daughters. Review:Patricia IrelandPresident, National Organization for WomenProvides hard evidence of the discrimination women face from the first day of school. Review:Garin RubensteinThe New York TimesRequired reading for anyone interested in sex bias. Review:Naomi Wolf Author of The Beauty Myth We need many more books like this one, that draw into the foreground the fact that sexism in the schools is crippling America's leadership and productivity. Description:Includes bibliographical references (p. [327]-336) and index. About the AuthorDr. Myra Sadker and Dr. David Sadker, professors at The American University (Washington, D.C.), have been involved in training programs to combat sexism and sexual harassment in over forty states and overseas. Their ground-breaking research has sparked a national response to sexism in schools, including the recent report from the American Association of University Women, "How Schools Shortchange Girls." Table of ContentsContents Preface Acknowledgments 1 Hidden Lessons 2 Through the Back Door: The History of Women's Education 3 Missing in Interaction 4 The Self-Esteem Slide 5 High School: In Search of Herself 6 Test Dive 7 Higher Education: Colder by Degrees 8 The Miseducation of Boys 9 Different Voices, Different Schools 10 The Edge of Change Notes Recommended Reading Index What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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