Gender stereotyped descriptors in children's picture books: does “Curious Jane” exist in the literature?

This study examined the subtle effects of gender stereotyping in children's literature though the use of differential language and tested hypotheses derived from a feminist framework. Thirty Caldecott Medal and “honors” books for the period 1984–1994 were examined for prevalence of characters in ti...

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Published in:	Sex Roles Vol. 35; pp. 461 - 489
Main Author:	Turner-Bowker, Diane M.
Format:	Article
Published:	Springer Science & Business Media B.V. October 1996
Subjects:	Stereotypes Children's literature Gender role in children Girls in literature Picture books for children Gender role in literature
Online Access:	View this record in EBSCOhost