Remarkable Women: Perspectives on Female Talent Development

by Karen D. Arnold, Kathleen Noble (Contributor)

As the first collection of studies about gifted women, this volume fills the gap between the literatures in women's achievement and gifted education. With contributions from different disciplines, feminist orientations, and research methodologies, the book provides a model for continuing research on women and giftedness. Readers can examine the ways personal circumstances and social/historical contexts affect women's self-view, choices, opportunities, and fulfillment of potential. This unique book expands the array of scholarly perspectives available in the fields of talent development and gender studies and provides a springboard for new research and policy discussions of how best to serve the needs of gifted girls and women. 1996 480

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First published December 1, 1995

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Essays included:

Section 1: The Context of Female Talent Development

1. Perspectives on Female Talent Development by Karen D. Arnold, Kathleen Noble, and Rena F. Subotnik
2. Giftedness and Gender in Historical Context by Linda Kreger Silverman
3. Of Blue Collars and Ivory Towers: Women from Blue-Collar Backgrounds in Higher Education by Signe M. Kastberg and Darlene G. Miller
4. In God's Country: Rural Gifted Women by Janyce I. West
5. Pioneering Hindu Women in India: Overcoming Barriers and Claiming Their Places in Today's Society by Sutapa Basu
6. Four Remarkable Polish Women: Antecedents to Success by Sharon Lynch
7. The Gendered Character of Women Superintendents' Professional Relationships by Colleen S. Bell and Susan E. Chase
8. Nine Native Women: Pursuing the Doctorate and Aspiring to Positions of Leadership by L.A. Napier
9. Older Women's Reflections on Eminence: Obstacles and Opportunities by Sally M. Reis

Section 2: Gifted Girls in Elementary and Secondary Schools
Guest Editors: Carolyn M. Callahan and Sally M. Reis

10. Gifted Girls, Remarkable Women by Carolyn M. Callahan and Sally M. Reis
11. Perceptions of Achievement Among High-Potential Females Between 9 and 26 Years of Age by Frances R. Spielhagen
12. Attitudes of Adolescent Gifted Girls and Boys Towards Education, Achievement, and the Future by Sally M. Reis, Carolyn. M. Callahan, and Diane Goldsmith
13. Portraits of Puerto Rican Gifted Females Who Achieve and Underachieve by Eva I. Diaz
14. Factors Influencing Recruitment, Enrollment, and Retention of Young Women in Special Secondary Schools of Mathematics, Science, and Technology by Carolyn M. Callahan, Cheryll M. Adams, Lori C. Bland, Tonya R. Moon, Sara D. Moore, Marianne Perie, and Jay A. McIntire

Section 3: Talent in the Domains

15. Success and Sacrifice: The Costs of Talent Fulfillment for Women in Science by Rena F. Subotnik and Karen D. Arnold
16. Academically Talented Women and Mathematics: The Role of Special Programs and Support From Others on Acceleration, Achievement, and Aspirations by Paula Olszewski-Kubilius and Barry Grant
17. The Talent Development Process in Women Writers: A Study of Charlotte Bronte and Virginia Woolf by Joyce VanTassel-Baska*
18. Spatial Ability in Female Artists' Performance by Sandra Kay
19. The Talented Female Athelete: Issues in the Development of Competitive Excellence by Kevin J. Wildenhaus

Section 4: Psychological Perspectives

20. Deborah and Judith: Case Studies in Reflective Giftedness by Audrey A. Friedman
21. Counseling Gifted Women of Color by Kathy M. Evans
22. An Examination of the Lives of Gifted Black Young Women by Constance Hollinger
23. The Whole is More Than the Sum of Its Parts: Support Groups for Gifted Women by Carolina E. Yahne
24. Resilience, Resistance, and Responsibility: Resolving the Dilemma of the Gifted Woman by Kathleen D. Noble*

Section 5: Summary

25. A New Model for Adult Female Talent Development: A Synthesis of Perspectives From Remarkable Women by Kathleen D. Noble, Rena F. Subotnik, and Karen D. Arnold