TY - JOUR
T1 - No sissy boys here
T2 - A content analysis of the representation of masculinity in elementary school reading textbooks
AU - Evans, Lorraine
AU - Davies, Kimberly A
PY - 2000/1/1
Y1 - 2000/1/1
N2 - In this study, we investigate the portrayal of gender characteristics in elementary school reading textbooks. Over the past 25 years, most of the research on textbooks has focused on female roles and characteristics. In this research, we focus particularly on how males are portrayed. Using an evaluative instrument based on the Bem Sex Role Inventory, we examine first, third, and fifth grade literature textbooks. In particular, we analyze traits pertaining to masculine and feminine stereotypes. Our results show that despite publisher's guidelines and Title IX, males are still primarily portrayed in a stereotypical light. Males are overwhelming shown to be aggressive, argumentative, and competitive.
AB - In this study, we investigate the portrayal of gender characteristics in elementary school reading textbooks. Over the past 25 years, most of the research on textbooks has focused on female roles and characteristics. In this research, we focus particularly on how males are portrayed. Using an evaluative instrument based on the Bem Sex Role Inventory, we examine first, third, and fifth grade literature textbooks. In particular, we analyze traits pertaining to masculine and feminine stereotypes. Our results show that despite publisher's guidelines and Title IX, males are still primarily portrayed in a stereotypical light. Males are overwhelming shown to be aggressive, argumentative, and competitive.
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U2 - 10.1023/A:1007043323906
DO - 10.1023/A:1007043323906
M3 - Article
AN - SCOPUS:0034134809
SN - 0360-0025
VL - 42
SP - 255
EP - 270
JO - Sex Roles
JF - Sex Roles
IS - 3-4
ER -