Gender Representation in Learning Materials International Perspectives

by Sara Mills

Book Overview

Representations of gender in learning materials convey an implicit message to students about attitudes towards culturally appropriate gender roles for women and men. This collection takes a linguistic approach to exploring theories about gender representation within the sphere of education and textbooks, and their effects on readers and students within an international context.

In the opening section, contributors discuss theories...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138790621
• ISBN13: 9781138790629
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.2" x 9.2"