This qualitative study implemented a Critical Discourse Analysis using the "PRDE English Program Gender Equity Manual" (2015). In addition, this study compared the narrative literature from PRDE's English 9th textbook--"Inside: Language, Literacy and Content by National Geographic and Cengage Learning" (2014) (NG Texts) , and popular narrative literature that addresses gender issues (PN Texts) through a Content Analysis. While the three dimensions of the Critical Discourse Analysis had emergent categories that were analyzed, the Content Analysis presents pre-established categories that were used to analyze the narrative texts from the PRDE textbook and the popular narrative literature that addresses gender issues. The "manual" was partially successful in addressing gender issues concerning women in the workplace and women's body image. The "manual" did not include, nor did it discuss how these issues could affect LGBTQIA students. Puerto Rico needs to adopt the term LGBTQIA inclusive in the educational discourse. The data analysis of the NG texts was straightforward, five texts included female, male, and neutral characters in the categories of names in titles and characters occupational roles. Yet, it showed 100% omission of non-binary gender constructions in the four categories. The PN texts showed inclusions of female, male, neutral, and non-binary construction in two categories: Character and firstness. Nevertheless, PN texts did not include any non-binary gender constructions in the character's occupational roles and names in titles categories. The PN analyzed proved to be possible options to promote the discussion of gender issues in a critical manner. Revising the curriculum to include such publications and training teachers on how to use them is necessary to promote authentic inclusion for LGBTQIA students. [The dissertation citations contained here are published with the permission of ProQuest LLC. Further reproduction is prohibited without permission. Copies of dissertations may be obtained by Telephone (800) 1-800-521-0600. Web page: http://www.proquest.com.bibliotheek.ehb.be/en-US/products/dissertations/individuals.shtml.]