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Women on the Margins

The Politics of Gender in the Language and Content of Science Textbooks

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The New Politics of the Textbook

Part of the book series: Constructing Knowledge ((CKCS,volume 1))

Abstract

Researchers have demonstrated that a distinct gender gap persists in the math and science achievement of male and female students and that this difference extends to a general lack of interest in pursuing related career fields (Keller & Dauenheimer, 2003; Potter & Rosser, 1992; Turner & Bowen, 1999). Nieto (2008), in a discussion of career goals that children set for their future, framed the issue of cultural messages about life choices mediated by the school curriculum through a gendered lens. Messages are delivered and mediated through direct instruction, deeply embedded in school practices, and further perpetuated by the use of adopted curriculum materials.

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  1. Rachel Sutz Pienta
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  1. Lewis University, Romeoville, IL, USA

    Heather Hickman

  2. Lewis University, Romeoville, IL, USA

    Brad J. Porfilio

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Pienta, R.S., Smith, A.M. (2012). Women on the Margins. In: Hickman, H., Porfilio, B.J. (eds) The New Politics of the Textbook. Constructing Knowledge, vol 1. SensePublishers, Rotterdam. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-94-6091-912-1_3

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