From Publishers Weekly
The authors look at considerable evidence of gender inequities in the classroom and suggest ways to reform the education system. QPB alternate selection.
Copyright 1995 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
For 20 years the Sadkers (both education, American Univ.) have researched gender bias in American education and have presented their findings in workshops and numerous articles, books, and government publications. Failing at Fairness pulls their research together and provides a detailed overview of the hidden sexism at all levels of American education today and historically. The Sadkers use examples and statistics and cite over 400 books, reports, and articles to illustrate their claim that girls are systematically shortchanged by the educational system. The chapter bibliographies supplying citations to primary sources are particularly valuable, since some of the Sadkers' premises and conclusions may be a bit overstated. Nonetheless, Failing at Fairness is a thought-provoking book on an important topic. As such, it is recommended for libraries with collections in education, women's studies, and parenting. Previewed in Prepub Alert, LJ 10/1/93.
- Carol R. Nelson, Ball State Univ. Lib., Muncie, Ind.Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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