Sexism in Children's Literature.

Pyle, Wilma J.

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ERIC Number: EJ149067

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Publication Date: 1976

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Sexism in Children's Literature

Pyle, Wilma J.

Theory Into Practice, 15, 2, 116-19, Apr 76

Children's literature and school texts have reflected society's relegation of women to inferior, passive roles; while there is now an awareness that stereotypes and sexist terms should be eliminated, there is the danger that overreaction will diminish literary quality. (JD)

Descriptors: Elementary Education, Feminism, Literary Influences, Role Models, Role Perception, Self Concept, Sex Bias, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Textbook Bias, Textbook Content

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