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Student Masters Theses by Semester/Year
Student Masters Theses by Semester/Year
Below is a listing of masters thesis topics by past students in the Gender Equity Studies program. When possible, an abstract of the thesis is included. The theses are organized by semester/year in which the thesis was accepted.
Spring 2009
| Student Name | Thesis Abstract Title |
|---|---|
| Dorantes, Daniel Edwin | A Study of College Undergraduate Students' Perceived Psychological Stress in Relation to Gender and Gender Sereotype Awareness [abstract] |
| Brashear, Nicole | A Survey of High School Health Students' Views on the Sex Education Portion of the Health Curriculum [abstract] |
| Rodriguez, Jacqueline | An Examination of Motivating Factors that Influence Women Offenders to Participate/Complete Educational and Vocational Programs in California Prisons [abstract] |
| Lyons, Renée Romero | Aliens, Beggars, and a Queen: Inclusion and Images of Chicanas and Latinas in History-Social Sciences Textbooks [abstract] |
Spring 2008
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Boyd, Nona | The Effect of In-Service Training on Teacher Perceptions on Gender Equity Issues in the Classroom [abstract] |
| Bryden, Melissa | Narrative In The Mathematics Classroom: The Effect On Girls’ Mathematics Interest And Career Interest [abstract] |
| Daniels, Jennifer | The Dimensions Of The Myth Of The Disney Male Role Model [abstract] |
| Dexter, Donna | Master Of Arts In Education Gender Equity Studies: Analysis Of Career And Social Relevance In Graduate’s Lives [abstract] |
| Ferguson, Susan | Everyone Loses: An Examination Of College-Educated Women And Their Career Choices After Having Children [abstract] |
| Monroe, Darlene | A Study of the Impact of Gender Inclusion in College Level Geography Education [abstract] |
| Montbriand, Phillip | An Honors Biochemisty Curriculum: Bridging The Gender Gap In The Sciences For Females [abstract] |
Fall 2007
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Fox, Katherine | Lost in transition: An analysis of all-girl support groups on self-esteem of girls of color [abstract] |
| Drown, Megan | An Examination of the Social Constructs and Gender Dynamics Which Impact School Administrative Careers [abstract] |
Spring 2007
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Gray, Carrie | Slavic immigrant women: cultural and educational assimilation issues [abstract] |
| Hinojosa, Alicia | Characteristics of Degree-Holding Chicanas [abstract] |
| Johnson Shepherd, Amanda | Gender Equity in Professional Development for Teachers [abstract] |
| Knight, Jessica | An examination of gender differences in building classroom community [abstract] |
Fall 2006
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Lamflam, Jennifer | Gender equity in teaching practices in ninth and tenth grade english classes that are part of an instructional pilot |
| Stauffer, Jamie | Latter-Day Saint women in higher education: the influences of theology on education choice [abstract] |
| Scharnberg, Shannon | Gender equity in the american history canon-a meta-analysis of 11th grade United States history textbooks |
Spring 2006
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Murdoch, Angela | A study of college female and male seniors' awareness of gender equity in the workplace |
| Quinn, Colleen | Spousal social support as a construct influencing the retention and graduation of married women seeking a higher education |
Fall 2005
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Hessami, Nessa | Self concept and adolescent girls: The effects of media literacy training on middle school learners [abstract] |
| Skiens, Tamara | Narrowing the gender digital divide via computer-based enhancements to community college English writing classes |
| Slater, Molly | Women and recidivism: Does receiving a college education while incarcerated reduce the number of women who recidivate? |
| Strobel, T. E. | Gender differences in choice of college major and future careers: The influences of parents, teachers, and peers [abstract] |
Spring 2005
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Herrick, Wendy | Lost in the middle: An examination of the effects of an all-girls support group on the self-esteem of middle school girls [abstract] |
| Harris, Sara | he effects of gender role stereotyping on high school band students' musical instrument preferences [abstract] |
| Nahal, Sarbjit | Punjabi sikh women and education [abstract] |
Fall 2004
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Anderson, Meghan Barbara | An examination of social constructs influencing middle school girls' participation in athletics [abstract] |
| Cameron, Melissa M. | The positive effects of women's literature and women's history on the self-esteem of high school girls |
| Slayter, Alexis M. | Women and recidivism: Does receiving a college education while incarcerated reduce the number of women who recidivate? [abstract] |
Spring 2004
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Johnston, Carol Elaine | A comparison of cooperative education and traditional instrumental models in career technical health care programs geared toward women [abstract] |
Spring 2003
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Phillips, Francelle | Women artist's perceptions of their career obstacles
[abstract] |
Summer 2002
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Davenport, Carly | Sunshine Opening minds or closing doors: gender ideology in college introductory media production textbooks [abstract] |
| Hayes, Kathryn | Implications of a systems approach to education [abstract] |
| Sinor, Katherine R | A fitness and nutrition guide for teenage girls [abstract] |
Spring 2002
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Borders, Martha J. | Evaded curriculum: The relationship between adolescent identity, possible selves, and battered women |
Fall 2001
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Alain-Batten Cook, Joanne | Music to a female mathematical ear; the relationship between music training and high school mathematics achievement [abstract] |
Summer 2001
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Higgins, Jessica R. | Sexual assault and women's higher education: Women robbed of their future |
Spring 2001
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Shaw, Angela Leslie | A curriculum guide for discussing neonaticide [abstract] |
Fall 2000
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Wiggington, Laura Newton | Action research of gender bias in children's literature focus on grades kindergarten through three [abstract] |
Summer 2000
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Burke, Erin M. | Variations in adolescent female's loss of psychological voice based on their ethnicity |
| Larson, Elena C. | Multi-source assessment: Avoiding gender bias in performance evaluations at the California State University, Sacramento |
| Priser, Rachel L. | Empower me: A workbook for preteen girls and those seeking to encourage them |
Spring 2000
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Burke, Erin Marie | Variations in adolescent female's loss of psychological voice based on their ethnicity [abstract] |
Fall 1998
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Yuki, Sami K. | A case study of early intervention reading instruction with Hmong and Spanish speaking second graders |
Summer 1998
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Byler, Natalie Angelene Shoemaker, Edna Anne |
Guns and dolls: A look at the effects of a gender equitable curriculum [abstract] |
| Frechin, Diane J. | Teaching is women's work: The role of gender studies in teacher preparation |
| Gerak, Dawn | Will I be a player? A sports resource guide for girls and women [abstract] |
Spring 1993
| Student Name | Thesis |
|---|---|
| Rivera, Victor P. | The problems of California textbooks on Mexican history [abstract] |
| Williams, David Allen | Racism and its impact on african american male academic achievement in public schools [abstract] |
