TC>DT>I wonder....perhaps though there is a way to convince the courts
TC>  >that equality can be maintained in single-sex classes.  I don't
TC>  >know but do they still have single sex gym?  This was true when I
TC>  >went to school. If in math period one with Mr. Algebra was for
TC>  >males only, then period 2 females only...isn't that equal?  I
TC>  >don't know that the VMI decision is that similar to the concept of
TC>  >single-sex classes in highshcool.  I have heard some good
TC>  >arguments in favor of the idea (of which I am not stating support
TC>  >just doing some *thinking-out-loud.* 
TC>Why would anyone want single sex classes ?  Is this some {pseudo}
TC>christian thing or just some idea tossed out for debate ?  Could not
TC>the same logic apply to single race classes ?
Don't pick on the Christian right now.  They may have nothing to do with 
the concept of single-sex classes.  I don't know where the idea 
originated and Im not really in favor of it.  Neither am I in favor of 
dismissing it without giving it some consideration.  It does have some 
merit from what I have been able to read about it.  The basic idea I 
think is to eliminate the boy/girl stuff, both the romantic and the 
pressure (especially the pressure) so that students can concentrate on 
whats more important: Schoolwork.
There was a posting of information a few weeks ago.  I thought I still 
had it but I got rid of it.  I think the topic came up after the posting 
which was of a district that was promoting the idea?  
As far as single race classes are concerned, I think there is a big 
difference between single race and single sex classrooms.  But your 
point is well-taken...there isn't much difference IMO in race 
discrimination vrs sex discrimination.   Prejudice in any form runs 
contrary to my belief system.
Thanks for your thoughts Tom...
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