Analysis of Language Textbooks in Georgia: Approaches to Gender Equality of Males and Females While Teaching Languages. Issue 2 (April 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Tabatadze, Shalva; Gorgadze, Natia
• Is Part Of: International journal of educational reform. Volume 32:Issue 2(2023)
• Page Start: 169
• Page End: 188
• Publication Date: 2023-04
• Subjects: school textbooks -- Georgia -- gender analysis -- gender equality and sensitivity; Educational change -- Periodicals; Educational change -- United States -- Periodicals; Education and state -- Periodicals; Education and state -- United States -- Periodicals; Education, Secondary -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 379
• DOI: 10.1177/10567879221147011
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2631-9675

Abstract

This study aimed to explore gender equality in language textbooks in Georgian schools. The content analysis method was used to answer the research questions, and a theoretical framework was developed based on Porreca's Analytical Framework (1984). The research revealed that men remain more visible in textbooks. Social roles, activities, and professions are gender-biased, and the books contribute to the development of gender stereotypes. The study identified five different approaches that school textbook authors adopt toward gender equality: (1) superficial, (2) artificial, (3) additive, (4) deliberate ignorance, and (5) attitudinal nondeliberate gender mainstreaming approach.