Enter the Gender World of Textbooks and Teaching

Author: Shi Jinghuan
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book is a collection of studies examining China's basic education textbooks and classroom teaching from a gender perspective. Researchers from over ten key universities and research institutions across the country adopt gender analysis methods widely recognized in international academia. They conduct meticulous textual analysis of primary and secondary school textbooks and in-depth field investigations in classrooms. Through their respective research, they provide concrete and profound insights into the gender biases and stereotypes, both explicit and implicit, present in current basic education textbooks and classroom teaching. The studies highlight the urgent need to create a gender-equal atmosphere and fair learning environments in schools. Researchers specifically propose that policymakers and textbook compilers should guide the development of textbooks with the principles of gender equality, and teachers should enhance their gender awareness, reflect on gender inequalities in classroom teaching, and promote corresponding educational reforms. These studies will help people understand gender socialization issues through education and contribute to fostering a progressive and healthy gender culture in society.