- This study investigates whether the textbooks used in Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) schools carry stereotyped
images and whether students view stereotypical representations of gender on personal traits are different with the respect of their
gender and grade level. For the aim of this study, the primary 1st and 5th and 17 grade school textbooks were read in detail to find
out gender stereotypic representations that matched with the categorie of personal traits. The questionnaire were developed to see
the primary 1st and 5th grade students view about gender role releted to personal trait. Female and male are generally represented
in a stereotyped way in the school textbooks; The numbers of personal traits representations were evaluated, “being brave”,
“being dependent”, “independent”, “clever”, “leader”, “creative”, “supportive”, “rich”, “hardworking”, and “lazy” are for male
personal traits. “Beautiful”, “sweet”, “emotional”, “happy”, “sad”, “surprised” and “friendly” are given for female personal traits
according to the school textbooks content. “Active”, “passive”, “aggressive”, and “sensitive” are equal for these two gender
representations. Students views with the respect of their gender show the similar results with the textbooks. Female students see
most of the personal traits for both gender however male studnts’ views reflect the stereotype personal traits in gender roles in
society.
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