Document Type

Thesis - University Access Only

Award Date

2007

Degree Name

Master of Science (MS)

Department / School

Communication Studies and Theatre

Abstract

This study investigates whether gender bias exists in the journalism high school classroom towards female educators. Prior research has shown that both male and female students treat their female teachers differently than male educators simply because of being women. To explore this idea in high school journalism education, 10 female educators across the state of South Dakota were interviewed to find their views on gender bias in the high school classroom. It was confirmed from the interviews that gender bias does actually exist in the high school journalism classroom and that many female educators in the state have dealt with this issue in some way.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Women teachers -- South Dakota -- Attitudes

High school teachers -- South Dakota -- Attitudes

Journalism teachers -- South Dakota -- Attitudes

Sexism in education

Format

application/pdf

Number of Pages

78

Publisher

South Dakota State University

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