Question- Do textbooks also show gender bias in an indirect way? Discuss.

Answer -

Gender representation or bias in textbooks can be explained by the following examples :

Expression of social gender-based reality in textbooks

In particular, it becomes necessary to analyse textbook knowledge (which is presented as ‘official knowledge’ in schools) in the context of how textbooks express social gender-based reality. And what are those characteristics which are expressed in books and strengthen the behaviour based on femininity and masculinity.

Predominance of masculine ideology

Analysis of most textbooks shows that masculine ideology is found more in the formal school curriculum and the female side has been neglected.

Textbooks showing gender discrimination

Textbook knowledge is seen as official knowledge in schools. The knowledge / information / language / pictures etc. used in these shows gender differences.

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