WHY DOES JANE READ AND WRITE SO WELL? THE ANOMALY OF WOMEN'S ACHIEVEMENT.

Numerous studies have found that women's academic achievement not only equals but often surpasses that of men. In this society, in which educational credentials are linked to jobs, promotions, wages, and status, women's educational accomplishments appear anomalous because women continue to receive f...

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Published in:	Sociology of Education Vol. 62; no. 1; pp. 47 - 64
Main Author:	Mickelson, Roslyn Arlin
Format:	Article
Published:	Sage Publications Inc. Jan89
Subjects:	Academic achievement Women's education Class analysis Social classes Social status Gender role
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