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The Visual Representation of Gender Roles in Primary School Textbooks in Indonesia (83477)
Session Chair: Napjadi Letsoalo
Wednesday, 30 October 2024 15:55
Session: Session 3
Room: Room 107
Presentation Type:Oral Presentation
The paper examines the degree to which visual depictions of males and girls in commonly used primary school textbooks perpetuate gender stereotypes. The study utilizes visual social semiotics (Kress and van Leeuwen 2006). The research seeks to conduct a thorough analysis of social semiotic sources, uncovering underlying concepts and values, and how in-group and out-group are represented in textbook discourse. The findings indicate that elementary school textbooks tend to depict males as 'active' and occupying high-status positions, whereas girls are more commonly portrayed in lower-ranking settings. Women are frequently depicted in manners that perpetuate gender stereotypes, such as engaging in domestic tasks or assuming caregiving responsibilities. On the other hand, men are often depicted as individuals who take action, possess skills and authority, and have diverse occupations such as scientists, police officers, and so on. These trends indicate a social hierarchy in which Indonesian men have a position of advantage in Indonesian primary school textbooks.
Authors:
Yasir Mubarok, Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia, Indonesia
About the Presenter(s)
Mr Yasir Mubarok is a University Postgraduate Student at Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia in Indonesia
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