• Title of article

    Gender Discrimination in Curriculum: A Reflection from Punjab Textbook Board

  • Author/Authors

    Jabeen, Sadia Virtual University, Pakistan , Chaudhary, Abdul Qayyum University of the Punjab - Institute of Education and Research, Pakistan , Omar, Sonia University of the Punjab - Department of Social Work, Pakistan

  • From page
    55
  • To page
    77
  • Abstract
    This study has been made to sort out scientifically the passage of transformation of roles through curriculum in Punjab, Pakistan. The national language textbooks were selected for the discourse. It explores the areas of gender disparity in the existing textbooks at primary level. The focus of the research was to identify the area of gender stereotyping and construction of gender roles creating gender apartheid picture in the textbooks. This Study concluded that the literature reflects male showvanism whereas female s role seems to be limited when it is compared with male.
  • Keywords
    Gender Inequality , Gender Stereotypes , Textbooks , National Language
  • Journal title
    Bulletin of Education and Research
  • Journal title
    Bulletin of Education and Research
  • Record number

    2549035