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Construction of gender: a comparison of Australian and Hong Kong English language textbooks

Lee, Jackie F.K., Collins, Peter·2010·Journal of Gender Studies
DOI 10.1080/09589231003695856
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This article examines whether the later development of awareness of gender issues in Hong Kong compared to Australia is reflected in patterns of gender representation in the English language textbooks published in these two places. A comparison of 10 currently-used Australian books with 10 Hong Kong books revealed that such awareness has impacted most on the use of gender-inclusive terms and symmetrical phrases in both places. The Australian writers tended to use generic they while their Hong Kong counterparts preferred either the coordination he or she or ‘generic’ he. Both sets of writers maintained the convention of male-first presentation, depicted women in a more limited range of social roles, and presented stereotyped images of women as weaker and more passive than men, and as operating primarily within domestic domains. The visual representations also reinforced traditional gendered roles. Hong Kong textbook writers, nevertheless, paid more heed to the inclusion of females visually. Controversy persists over whether textbook writers should reflect reality or whether they should lead social change and strive for gender equality.

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Authors
Lee, J. F. K., & Collins, P.
Affiliations
  • Education University of Hong Kong (HK)
  • UNSW Sydney (AU)
Corresponding author
Lee, Jackie F.K.
ORCID
Venue
Journal of Gender Studies
Publisher
Informa UK Limited
Published
2010-06
Volume
19
Issue
2
Pages
121-137
ISSN
  • 0958-9236 (ISSN-L)
  • 1465-3869
DOI
10.1080/09589231003695856
OpenAlex
W2147890208
Cited by
116
References
42
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.33
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Journal of Gender Studies (publishedVersion)
  • Hong Kong Education Bibliographic Database (submittedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender Studies in Language
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Media, Gender, and Advertising
  • Social Sciences › Gender Studies › Gender, Sexuality, and Education
Keywords
gender representation, English textbooks, gender-inclusive language, gender stereotypes, gender equality, gender awareness, social change

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