Sexism Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment By Mariah

Sexism, Gender Discrimination and Sexual Harassment By: Mariah Earhart and Sierra Wilson

Sexism Sexism: The conscious or unconscious belief that men are superior to women, resulting in behavior and action to maintain the position of power by males in society families. Tips for nonsexist education -avoid sexual references, innuendos, jokes -reflect on teacher’s behavior

Gender Discrimination- arbitrary denial of the privileges and rewards of society to members of a particular group. Tips for a non gender biased classroom: -use of gender biased hidden curriculum leads to inequitable education

Title IX Legislation passed by Congress in 1972 to provide females equal access to all aspects of education, including the curriculum and athletics. All courses/programs/athletics open to students regardless of gender.

Sexual Harassment Unwanted and unwelcome sexual behavior that includes verbal, visual, or physical abuse that interferes with the victim’s normal life. Sexual Harassment occurs in the halls and classrooms of schools, often while other students watch.

What teachers should d 0? Act quickly when confronted with sexual harassment Report any instances of harassment Talk with students about improving classroom environment Make classroom welcoming Enlist support of parents

References Chapman, A. (2012). Gender Bias in Education Retrieved March 10, 2014 http: //www. edchange. org/muticultural /papers/gendrbias. html Gollnick, D. M. , & Chinn, P. C. (2013). Chapter 4 Gender. In Multicultural Education in a Pluralistic Society (9 th ed. , pp. 124 -130). Boston, U. S. A. Stein, N. (n. d. ). Sexual Harassment in Schools. Retrieved March 10, 2014 http: //www. muse. edu/vawprevention/reserach/sexual hrass. shtml