Gender portrayal in Filipino reading books for children
The findings of the study reported here show an improvement in the way girls are portrayed in children's books. Like boys, they are also shown as strong, physically active, and wise. However, there still exists some inequality in the way boys and girls are depicted. One notable finding is the a...
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oai:animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph:faculty_research-93832023-02-28T05:18:18Z Gender portrayal in Filipino reading books for children Estacio, Ma. Joahna Mante The findings of the study reported here show an improvement in the way girls are portrayed in children's books. Like boys, they are also shown as strong, physically active, and wise. However, there still exists some inequality in the way boys and girls are depicted. One notable finding is the absence of elements of destruction and competition in the books analyzed. Larger study samples and alternative modes of analysis are recommended to get a clearer picture of gender portrayal in Filipino children's books. Teachers, writers, and parents are also reminded to be sensitive to this issue and to help children deal critically with text. 2007-10-01T07:00:00Z text https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/faculty_research/8485 Faculty Research Work Animo Repository Sex differences in literature Children's books Gender and Sexuality Reading and Language |
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The findings of the study reported here show an improvement in the way girls are portrayed in children's books. Like boys, they are also shown as strong, physically active, and wise. However, there still exists some inequality in the way boys and girls are depicted. One notable finding is the absence of elements of destruction and competition in the books analyzed. Larger study samples and alternative modes of analysis are recommended to get a clearer picture of gender portrayal in Filipino children's books. Teachers, writers, and parents are also reminded to be sensitive to this issue and to help children deal critically with text. |
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