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AFT Resolution

OVERCOMING DISCRIMINATION IN VOCATIONAL EDUCATION

WHEREAS, newly-enacted amendments to the Federal Vocational Education Program require that federal, state and local programs be designed to eliminate sexism in vocational education:

RESOLVED, that the American Federation of Teachers encourage the state vocational education advisory committees, state departments of education and local school districts to:

  • Provide career and vocational counseling that does not limit career choices for girls and boys.
  • Provide programs for boys and girls which insure adequate exposure to all areas of vocational education; and

RESOLVED, that the American Federation of Teachers supports legislative and/or executive action that addresses the special needs and problems of women students in vocational and career education programs in overcoming sex discrimination and sex stereotyping in all occupations. (Executive Council)

(1977)

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