A Content Analysis of the Extent of Using Feminine Representation in the Action Pack 9 Student's Book Textbook
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https://doi.org/10.59759/educational.v3i4.846Keywords:
Action Pack, feminine, content analysisAbstract
The present research aims at examining the extent of using feminine representation in the Action Pack 9 Student's Book Textbook. The researcher proposed one question to be answered " to what extent does the Action Pack 9 student's book textbook use the feminine representation in terms of pictures, proper nouns, texts or terms?"
A content analysis is carried out in search of pictures, terms, texts and proper nouns that represent females in the chosen textbook. A table that shows the categories, frequencies and percentages has been presented and discussed. The results have revealed that the Action Pack 9 student's book textbook does not include a sufficient feminine representation and the researcher has suggested few recommendations.
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