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Gender Representation in Indonesian ELT Textbooks of Junior High School: A Corpus-Assisted Critical Discourse Analysis

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study explores gender representation in Indonesian English Language Teaching (ELT) textbooks for Junior High School under the Merdeka Curriculum, employing a corpus-assisted Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) approach. The research identifies gender-related references and analyzes positive and negative character constructions. The findings indicate a persistent gender imbalance, with male references appearing more frequently than female references in categories such as famous names, fictional names, ordinary names, and pronouns. Male characters are often portrayed with a mix of positive and negative traits, while female characters are predominantly depicted in a positive light. The study concludes that while progress has been made, there is still a significant need for more balanced and inclusive gender representation in educational materials. Addressing these imbalances is crucial for creating an equitable learning environment that reflects and promotes gender equality.

Source: IDEAS Journal on English Language Teaching and Learning Linguistics and Literature

DOI: 10.24256/ideas.v12i2.5561

Authors: Adhes Fidyaningsih, Ikmi Nur Oktavianti

Institution: Universitas Ahmad Dahlan

Language: English

Topic: Gender Studies in Language

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Gender equality, Quality education, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $32