ERIC Number: EJ1362258
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2022
Pages: 11
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ISSN: ISSN-1927-2677
EISSN: EISSN-1927-2685
Analysis of Gender Representation in English Language Learning Materials: The Case of Grade Ten Textbook in Ethiopia
Bachore, Mebratu Mulatu
Journal of Curriculum and Teaching, v11 n5 p175-185 2022
The main purpose of this study was to explore gender representation in grade ten English textbook. The study employed content analysis approach which was based four categories of analysis such as language use, visibility/ illustrations, occupational roles and firstness. The units of analysis were words, phrases, sentences, paragraphs, passages, stories and illustrations in the materials. The data was analyzed in frequency count and compared using Chi-square test to determine the level of significance of the differences obtained between the masculine and feminine groups observed in each category. The findings disclosed that females were underrepresented in language use (particularly in proper nouns and common nouns used), visibility/ illustrations (images and pictures) and occupational roles mentioned in the text. In addition, males dominated the first position (firstness) in dialogues, points of view opinion, common noun pairs, pronoun pairs and proper name pairs. On the contrary, males were underrepresented in the adjectives and pronouns used in the text book. In general, the textbook was characterized by unfair representation of gender in all aspects.
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Textbooks, Textbook Content, Grade 10, English (Second Language), Second Language Instruction, Gender Issues, Language Usage, Illustrations, Gender Bias, Occupations, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Grade 10; High Schools; Secondary Education
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: Ethiopia
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