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Women have come a long way over the past century. They have gained the right to vote, entered the workplace in vast numbers, become elected members of government, even gone into space. Why, then, after so much progress do some talented women achieve and gain prominence or eminence while others who had as much or more potential fail to achieve the dreams they had as young girls? Why do some bright girls begin to underachieve in school and why do some women who excelled in school remain in unchallenging jobs?
Women have come a long way over the past century. They have gained the right to vote, entered the workplace in vast numbers, become elected members of government, even gone into space. Why, then, after so much progress do some talented women achieve and gain prominence or eminence while others who had as much or more potential fail to achieve the dreams they had as young girls? Why do some bright girls begin to underachieve in school and why do some women who excelled in school remain in unchallenging jobs?
In Work Left Undone, Dr. Sally Reis explores these questions and the internal and external barriers facing talented girls and women in today's society. She points out that many girls and women downplay accomplishments in order to maintain relationships and blend into the crowd. Perfectionism and the urge to be the best in all areas of life can drain energy and time away from special interests. Family and the desire to care for others often take precedence over developing talents. Likewise, a myriad of external barriers-stereotyping, lack of support from families, conflicting messages from parents, and others-cause some girls and women to give up their dreams and aspirations.
Dr. Reis investigates the different patterns of how females develop and use their talents, various types of creative productivity in women, and the characteristics of successful girls and women including risk-taking, perseverance, and a sense of purpose. She specifically addresses special populations such as talented women in mathematics and science, girls from culturally diverse and economically disadvantaged backgrounds, female artists, and talented women who have chosen a traditionally female career (teaching).
Written for gifted and talented girls and women as well as their teachers and parents, this highly readable book presents a large body of research and a number of case studies offering insight into specific incidents of success or failure. Not only does Dr. Reis expose barriers to success, she also proposes solutions and suggestions for overcoming barriers. She lists specific ideas for girls, parents, and teachers, along with programs and resources that can help girls succeed. Work Left Undone provides readers of any gender and any age with food for thought. Dr. Reis inspires readers to put her suggestions to use, working for change in our society to help women reach their full potential.
About the Author
Sally M. Reis, Ph.D. is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Connecticut where she also serves as a Principal Investigator for the National Research Center on the Gifted and Talented. She was a public school teacher for 15 years and became interested in talented females as she watched many of her students fail to realize their potential. She has conducted dozens of studies about talented girls and women. She is an award-winning teacher and has written over 100 articles and seven books. Work Left Undone is the result of 20 years of research on talented girls and women.
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- Stand Up for Your Gifted Child: How to Make the Most of Kids' Strengths at School and at Home by Joan Franklin Smutny in Back Matter