Portions of Chapter 6 were first published as "Theorizing Gender: How Much of It Do We
Need"? in Educational Philosopby and Theory. Copyright © 1991 Educational Philosophy and
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The gender question in education: theory, pedagogy, and politics/
Ann Diller . . . [et al.].
p. cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN 0-8133-2562-5 (hardcover) -- ISBN 0-8133-2563-3 (pbk.)

1. Sex differences in education. 2. Sex discrimination in
education. 3. Sexism in education. 4. Politics and education.

I. Diller, Ann.
LC212.9.G45 1996
370.19'345 -- dc20 95-41944
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