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^^^^ Ihe t e r m s f e m a l e a n d astronaut were mutually exclusive when the U.S. manned space flight program began in 1%1. At that time, most women atterxjed to households and children while men pursued careers. The flight of the first female U.S. astronciut in 1983 is only one example of the growing involvement of women in all professions. For both economic and psychological reasons, women are findirig the pursuit of c a r e e r s and work increasingly satisfying.The positkin of the gifted female in this scene appears obvious in light of current shortages of engineers.

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This paper explores the author's experience in supporting teacher candidates to consider how their social locations affect their teaching. Pedagogical strategies to examine social identities are described and teacher candidates' responses to these strategies are examined critically within the broader context of pursuing social justice and equity within schools.