Abstract
The present study examined gender biases in primary school
textbooks used in public sector schools in Pakistan. A content analysis
of textbook illustrations was conducted for this research enquiry.
Results indicated that the textbook illustrations reflected gender biases.
Female representation was significantly lower as compared to male
images and women were presented in stereotyped roles. It was also
found that girls were considerably less often portrayed in play,
recreational and educational activities than boys. Traditional values and
a biased approach were reflected towards gender representation. The
findings are discussed in terms of what should be presented in
textbooks either portrayal of social reality or ideal world. The paper
also discusses the implications of gender biased messages depicted in
textbooks on child perceptions. It indicates the implications of the
findings for policy makers and future researchers with regard to gender
equality in education.
Lila Ram. (2008) Do the Primary School Textbooks in Pakistan Reflect Gender Biases? A Content Analysis of Illustrations, Journal of Research and Reflections in Education, Volume 2, Issue 2.
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