Chronicles studies that show how gender-biased education, often propagated by well-meaning teachers, affects the intellectual and social growth of girls and instructs how teachers and students can avoid this trap. 100,000 first printing. $60,000 ad/promo. Tour.

Looks at gender-related themes in ninety-six of the most frequently taught works of fiction, including 'Anna Karenina,' 'Brave New World,' 'Great Expectations,' and 'Lord of the Flies.' (view table of contents)

Product Description: Failing at Fairness, the result of two decades of research, shows how gender bias makes it impossible for girls to receive an education equal to that given to boys. Girls' learning problems are not identified as often as boys' are Boys receive more of their teachers' attention Girls start school testing higher in every academic subject, yet graduate from high school scoring 50 points lower than boys on the SAT Hard-hitting and eye-opening, Failing at Fairness should be read by every parent, especially those with daughters...read more (view table of contents, read Amazon.com's description)