Stereotypes In Picture Books
In an article found, the authors of "Gender Stereotypes in Children's Books: Their Prevalence and Influence on Cognitive and Affective Development,” use data from researchers in the U.S to discuss how female and male roles are being portrayed in picture books, fiction books, and school books. In addition, they discuss the effects of gender stereotypes on affective development and cognitive development that are present in children.
In my research paper, I will be using this quote, “picture-books provide children with role models and clear images that prescribe for the children what they can and should be like when they grow up” (Weitzman et al., 1972). In other words, picture books are still containing information that displays what children
In my research paper, I will be using this quote, “picture-books provide children with role models and clear images that prescribe for the children what they can and should be like when they grow up” (Weitzman et al., 1972). In other words, picture books are still containing information that displays what children