David's Paradox

The Limitations of Textual Analysis of Gender Representation in Picture Books

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children's literature, gender, gender equality, picture books, sex role attitudes

Abstract

Various authors have counted gender representation in picture books using textual analysis, notably Crisp and Hiller in 2011. However, text-only analyses such as theirs are problematic because they do not adequately address inequalities in visual representation of gender, nor consider the focalization that informs a book’s text. Ultimately, these text-only studies serve to reinforce rather than challenge lopsided gender representation in picture books.

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Published

2024-03-04

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Vol. 10 (2024)

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Reports and Commentary

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