Whatever Happened to Jane and Dick? Sexism in Texts Reexamined.

Scott, Kathryn P.

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ERIC Number: EJ244879

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Publication Date: 1981-Apr

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Whatever Happened to Jane and Dick? Sexism in Texts Reexamined.

Scott, Kathryn P.

Peabody Journal of Education, v58 n3 p135-40 Apr 1981

A study of two elementary basal reading series found that, although the proportion of female main characters has increased, it was still less than that of males. Also, fewer men than women were depicted in nontraditional roles. (FG)

Descriptors: Basal Reading, Characterization, Elementary Education, Reading Materials, Sex Fairness, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Textbook Bias

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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