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Communicating Gender Equality: Critical Analysis of Gendered Language in Social Science Textbooks for Alpha Generation Agustina Multi Purnomo; R. Siti Pupu Fauziah; Abraham Yazdi Martin; Martin Roestamy; Kamala Sia Rio Nita; Warizal Warizal
International Journal of Language Education Vol. 9, No. 4, 2025
Publisher : Universitas Negeri Makassar

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26858/ijole.v1i2.82096

Abstract

The study examined how textbooks, as a communication tool, shape gender-related messages and gender equality in social learning by analyzing gendered language in 9th-grade social science textbooks used by Indonesia's first Alpha Generation. The study adopted a sociological perspective to analyze the content and structure of the ninth-grade Merdeka curriculum textbook as an ideological medium of communication. It employed a mixed-methods approach, combining critical content analysis of textual and visual elements with a student survey involving 389 respondents. The findings revealed that the textbook conveyed gender bias through its text and figures, even though Indonesian permits grammatical neutrality. The survey showed that 9th-grade students perceived gender inequality, as they mentioned male figures far more frequently in visuals (277 vs. 67; bias ratio 4.13) and texts (233 vs. 111; bias ratio 2.10), indicating that they actively interpreted male dominance in the textbook's content. The results confirmed that textbooks shaped gendered inequality through implicit communication. The Alpha generation, shaped by constant exposure to digital narratives, may internalize patterns that hinder equitable educational goals. This study suggested that textbooks express social values and educators should create books that offer inclusive perspectives on gender roles to promote gender equality in education.
Co-Authors Abduh, Amirullah Abdul Kholik Abdullah Emile oemar Alamudy Abraham Yazdi Martin Abraham Yazdi Martin Achmad Jaka Santos Adiwijaya Adi Atmaka Adi Juardi Adi Rahman Nur Ibnu Adi Rahmannur Ibnu Adi Sulistiyono Agustina Multi Purnomo Agustina Multi Purnomo Al Husaeni, Dwi Fitria Al Husaeni, Dwi Novia Al Obaidi, Abdulkareem Sh. Mahdi ALI NURMANSYAH Anas Alhifni Arifah Rahayu Asep Bayu Dani Nandiyanto Asep Bayu Dani Nanyanto Asep Hidayat Asep Thobibuddin Qolyubi Asril Tinambunan Bilad, Muhammad Roil Biyanti Ahwarumi Chalim, Saefuddin Chamidah, Umi Chano, Jiraporn Dadan Hindayana danang wijayanto Dani Nanyanto, Asep Bayu Danil, Mahmud Debbi Puspito Dede Maryana Dede Syahrudin Deni Hudaefi Echatarina, Putri Edi Prayitno Edi Prayitno, Edi Edy Santoso Edy Supaino Endeh Suhartini Euis Salbiah Fanani, Muhammad Zainal Giffari, Davi Aulia Indra Ginung Pratidina Habib, Yahya Abdul Hambani, Susy Helmia Tasti Adri Heri Suherman Heriyanti, Yulita HERMAWAN Ilman Khairi Imam Kurniawan Irma Purnamasari Irman Suherman Ismail Sugardo Iwan Wahyudi Jose Andreawan, Jose Andreawan Kamala Sia Rio Nita Kartakusumah, Berliana Kiki Nurhambali Mahmud Danil Maruapey, M. Husein Mas Guntur Wiraprana Mauhibur Rokhman Maura Najwa Noor Raina Tirta Ma’arif, Rizal Syamsul Megan Asri Humaira Mochammad Yunus, Mochammad Mohamad Ali Fulazzaky Monaya, Nova Mufrina Muhamad Aminulloh Muhammad Husein Maruapey Muhammad Rendi Ramdhani Muhammad Taufich Hidayat MULYADI Musthofa , Arafat Nasrulloh Nita, Kamalasia Rio Nova Moyana Nur ‘Azah Nurwati Nurwati Nur Pepen Rustam Purnamasari, Irma PUTRI ECHATARINA R. Rohimah R. Siti Pupu Fauziah R. Siti Pupu Fauziah Raden Djuniarsono Radif Khotamir Rusli Radif Khotamir Rusli Radif Khotamir Rusli Radif Khotamir Rusli RAUF, AUNU Rita Rahmawati Rita Rahmawati Rizal Syamsul Maarif Rusi Rusmiati Aliyyah Rusli, Radif Khotamir Saepi Syawaludin Saepudin Muhtar Sastrawan, Berry Setyono, S. Sihotang, Sudiman Siregar, Togar SITI MARYAM Sitohang, Sudiman Supaino, Edy Suryani, Danu Sya, Mega Febriani Syawaludin, Saepi Tama Rahayu, Ray Taufik Mappaenre Tinambunan, Asril Uus Firdaus Warizal Warizal Warizal Yulita Heriyanti Yumarni, Ani