Sexist literature in school library
- Title
- Sexist literature in school library
- Genre
- Interview
- TX Date
- 23 May 1978
- Year of production
- 1978
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- Duration
- 00:03:02
- Description
- Sixth-form students Fiona Marks and Purna Sen on finding a sexist book, Good Grooming For Girls, in their school library. Having attempted unsuccessfully to have the book removed, the girls protested by wearing trousers in school and were suspended, casting doubt on whether they will be able to sit their A level exams. Male interviewer not identified.
- Further information
- The Times (24/05/78), p. 3 ; The Times (26/05/78), p. 5.
- Contributors
- Fiona Marks; Purna Sen
- Keywords
- Books; Education; Women; Penal sanctions; Schools; Gender discrimination; Examinations; Gender roles; Gender stereotypes; Men; Peaceful protest; Clothing; A level examinations; Libraries; Good Grooming for Girls; Fiona Marks; Purna Sen
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