DECONSTRUCTING GENDER BIAS IN UZBEK ENGLISH TEXTBOOKS: A FIVE-CRITERIA STUDY
Keywords:
gender stereotypes, english language textbooks, content analysis, pedagogical methodology, gender-neutral education, uzbek education system, critical pedagogy.Abstract
This study investigates the manifestation of gender stereotypes in English language textbooks and proposes pedagogical-methodological solutions for their mitigation within the context of the Uzbek educational system. Employing a qualitative content analysis methodology, the research analyzed textbooks based on a five-point criteria framework: linguistic representation, visual representation, professional roles, leisure activities, and personality traits. The findings reveal a significant prevalence of gender stereotypes across all criteria, aligning with global trends but presenting specific challenges for national education. The study concludes by offering a set of practical, context-sensitive methodological recommendations for textbook authors and educators to promote gender-neutral educational materials, thereby fostering greater gender equality in the classroom and beyond.
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