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ERIC Number: EJ393022
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1989
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Gender-Related Preferences for the Choice of Particular Animals as Writing Topics in Grade 1.
Ollila, Lloyd; And Others
Journal of Research and Development in Education, v22 n2 p37-41 Win 1989
Four hundred fifty first grade children were asked to imagine they were animals and to write about their animal selections. Boys tended to idenitfy themselves with animals characterized as strong, dangerous, or wild. Girls tended to link themselves with animals that are weak, safe, or tame. (JD)
Descriptors: Elementary Education, Foreign Countries, Grade 1, Self Concept, Sex Bias, Sex Differences, Sex Stereotypes, Student Attitudes, Writing (Composition)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Canada
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