Count the number of females and males in the credits at the end of a show. Count the number of female and male announcers in commercials during a one hour period. Textbooks teach not only the topic to be studied, but provide lessons through subtle techniques on appropriate values, attitudes, and behaviors. Sex bias in books portray narrow, unrealistic images of men and women. Two classifications of bias to illustrate sexism in books are invisibility and stereotyping.
Boys lead much more exciting, physically active lives, and spend time getting out of difficulties.
Below is a sample of some criteria that may be used in assessing sex bias in books. In the illustrations Taking an active role Taking a passive role Portrayed as problem solvers Are the main characters in a story Involved in sports List the different occupations seen for females and males. Music Music can be perceived as a reflection of the social and political climate in the era in which it is written. The changing role of women can likewise be perceived through an analysis of music through several decades. Here is one activity that may be done to study the role of women in music.