Progress and stagnation: A comparative study of gender representation in Chinese language textbooks for junior high school between 2001 edition and 2023 edition.

ABSTRACT: Gender bias in textbooks is a global problem. Gender development stands as a pivotal concern among junior high school students, underscoring the paramount importance of scrutinizing gender portrayals within textbooks. Chinese language textbooks, utilized by around 200 million students, have garnered scant attention in English literature concerning its embedded gender ideology. This essay delves into a comparative analysis of gender representations in Chinese Language textbooks published by the People's Education Press in 2001 and 2023, revealing little advancements. The evolution of these textbooks has witnessed a surge in the number of female authors and an expansion of gender-centric themes, fostering a more diverse array of female roles. However, a discernible disparity persists in the

SUBMITTER: Yang X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12604804 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature