A Content Analysis of Ten Popular History Textbooks for Primary Schools with Particular Emphasis on the Role of Women

Cairns, Joyce; Inglis, Bill

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“…Other studies conducted showed similar results to that of Cains and Inglis (1989). For instance, Ruthsdotter (1996) paints a vivid picture of the marginalisation and under-representation of women in United States history textbooks.…”

Section: Literature Review -Depiction Of Women In the Verbal Text Of supporting

confidence: 68%

“…In this regard Cains and Inglis (1989), in a study conducted in Scotland, noted the scanty representation of women in the verbal text. Their study revealed that of the ten textbooks analysed only three paid special attention to women's history and only one showed a marked emphasis on the history of women.…”

Section: Literature Review -Depiction Of Women In the Verbal Text Of mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In the light of this, much has been written globally in the recent past about the depiction of women in textbooks in general and in history textbooks specifically (Cains & Inglis, 1989;Sleeter & Grant, 1991;Ruthsdotter, 1996;Commeyras & Alvermann, 1996;Frederickson, 2004;Chick, 2006;Muravyeva, 2006;Su, 2007;Schoeman, 2009;Fardon & Schoeman, 2010;Schrader & Wotipka, 2011).…”

Section: Literature Review -Depiction Of Women In the Verbal Text Of mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Their study revealed that of the ten textbooks analysed only three paid special attention to women's history and only one showed a marked emphasis on the history of women. In explaining the under-representation of women Cains and Inglis (1989) argued that early historians did not consider topics related to women as important subject matter and as a result matters which related to or involved women was downplayed. For instance, economic activities of women were almost completely ignored in nine of the ten textbooks analysed.…”

Section: Literature Review -Depiction Of Women In the Verbal Text Of mentioning

confidence: 99%

“…For instance, economic activities of women were almost completely ignored in nine of the ten textbooks analysed. Cains and Inglis (1989) deny the lack of historical sources as an excuse for the under-representation of women and attribute it to negligence on the part of writers and publishers who are overtly influence by the male dominated society they live in.…”

Section: Literature Review -Depiction Of Women In the Verbal Text Of mentioning

confidence: 99%

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The depiction of women in the verbal text of a junior secondary Malawian history textbook - an analysis

Chiponda¹,

Wassermann²

2016

Yesterday Today.

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This article analyses the depiction of women in the verbal text of a history textbook used at junior secondary school level in Malawi. The focus falls on how women are depicted in the textbook and why they are depicted the way they are. The article is based on empirical research and utilised a feminist theoretical perspective. The verbal text was analysed quantitatively using open coding. Based on the analysis we argue that women, as historical characters, are generally subordinated and oppressed in a number of ways. This includes under-representation, marginalisation and omission. Since what is written in textbooks is regarded as authoritative depictions like these can send a negative message to learners and teachers as users of the textbooks about women as historical characters. We also argue that our findings from the Malawi context resonate with similar research done globally which for the most part can be attributed to the patriarchal societies women find themselves in. To change this situation we recommended that the junior secondary history syllabus and textbooks be updated and aligned to the Malawian constitution and gender equality policies.

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Section: Literature Review -Depiction Of Women In the Verbal Text Of supporting

confidence: 68%

Section: Literature Review -Depiction Of Women In the Verbal Text Of mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Review -Depiction Of Women In the Verbal Text Of mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Review -Depiction Of Women In the Verbal Text Of mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Literature Review -Depiction Of Women In the Verbal Text Of mentioning

confidence: 99%

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The depiction of women in the verbal text of a junior secondary Malawian history textbook - an analysis

Chiponda¹,

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2016

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Sexist stereotypes in the language textbooks of the Greek primary school: a multidimensional approach

Gouvias

Alexopoulos

2016

Gender and Education

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Popular histories: ‘education’ and ‘entertainment’ in information books for children

Scanlon

Buckingham

2002

The Curriculum Journal

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UK government policy has increasingly emphasized the importance of learning in the home; and commercial publishers have not been slow to respond. There is now a growing market in popular information books targeted at parents and children. This article provides an analytical case‐study of four such books on a common historical theme: ancient Rome. It addresses three main issues. First, it considers the epistemology or historiography of these texts, particularly in relation to their use of sources and their implicit view of what history (as a subject) is. Second, it discusses the pedagogic style of the texts, as reflected in their mode of address to the reader and their use of narrative and expository language. Finally, it considers the balance between ‘education’ and ‘entertainment’ and the implications of using popular cultural genres as a means of representing the past.

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A Content Analysis of Ten Popular History Textbooks for Primary Schools with Particular Emphasis on the Role of Women

Cited by 10 publications

References 1 publication

The depiction of women in the verbal text of a junior secondary Malawian history textbook - an analysis

The depiction of women in the verbal text of a junior secondary Malawian history textbook - an analysis

Sexist stereotypes in the language textbooks of the Greek primary school: a multidimensional approach

Popular histories: ‘education’ and ‘entertainment’ in information books for children

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