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| Format: | Recurso educativo Open Access |
| Language: | en |
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1993
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| Online Access: | https://eric.ed.gov/?id=EJ464395 |
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Table of Contents:
- Are We on Equal Terms Yet? Subject Headings Concerning Women in "LCSH," 1975-1991. Rogers, Margaret N. Females History Occupations Problems Revision (Written Composition) Sex Bias Sex Fairness Subject Index Terms Tables (Data) Thesauri The evolution of the Library of Congress (LC) subject headings concerning women from the 1975 to 1991 editions is traced, noting the explosion of occupational headings for women, disappearance of sexist headings, and more balanced view of gender roles. Problem areas of subtle bias are enumerated with suggestions for possible solutions. (17 references) (EA)