Parafrase: Jurnal Kajian Kebahasaan dan Kesastraan
Vol 23 No 2 (2023): Parafrase Vol. 23 No. 2 Oktober, 2023

The Representation of Gender Equality in The Illustration of English Textbooks for Senior High School

Dian Eka Handayani (Universitas Sintuwu Maroso Poso)
Lita Tungka (Universitas Sintuwu Maroso Poso)



Article Info

Publish Date
25 Jan 2024

Abstract

This research focuses on the representation of gender equality in two English textbooks for eleventh-grade students in senior high school. Textbooks are crucial educational resources that shape students' understanding, and illustrations play a significant role in engaging students and shaping their mindsets. The study analyzes English textbooks from the government (textbook K) and one private publisher (textbook P) to assess the representation of gender in their illustrations. The findings reveal that textbook K already promotes gender equality in the sense of a balanced representation of male and female illustrations and the use of both genders in illustrating leisure activities. However, gender bias persists in both books, highlighting the need to address this issue and strive for a balanced representation of gender. Further research is recommended to explore gender equality in illustrated figures across different grade levels and to investigate gender-related issues in a broader range of English textbooks.

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Journal Info

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parafrase

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Subject

Arts Humanities Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Parafrase: Jurnal Kebahasaan dan Kesastraan is an international scientific journal which is devoted to social and humanity studies. Parafrase: Jurnal Kebahasaan dan Kesastraan is a double blind peer-reviewed international journal published online and in printed form. Parafrase: Jurnal Kebahasaan dan ...