Conference Papers

Gender representation in English language textbooks: The cases of Hong Kong and Australia

Title:
Gender representation in English language textbooks: The cases of Hong Kong and Australia
Authors:
- Lee, Fung King Jackie The Hong Kong Institute of Education
- Collins, Peter
Year Published:
2008
Conference:
15th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA): Multilingualism: Challenges and Opportunities (2008: Essen, Germany)
Education Categories:
- G Curriculum, Teaching & Learning: Specific Disciplines
  - GB English Language
    - GBB Teaching Conditions & Facilities, Teaching Materials
- P Social Context of Education
  - PB Comparative Education
Region:
- Hong Kong
Period:
- 1997.7 onwards
Level:
- Unknown or Unspecified
Abstract:
This study examines the problem of sexism in English language teaching materials used in Hong Kong and Australia. The study investigates the relative frequencies with which females and males are referred to or depicted in verbal and pictorial texts, the order of appearance of males and females, the depiction of their domestic, occupational and social roles, and the use of masculine generic constructions.
Note:
Paper presented at the 15th World Congress of Applied Linguistics (AILA): Multilingualism: Challenges and Opportunities
Language:
- English
Document Type:
Conference Papers
Permalink:
https://bibliography.lib.eduhk.hk/en/bibs/16b69358
Entry Date:
2016-01-07