Abstract
Language and gender relations are two ways: gender is reflected by language and language assists to shape gender. Gender is less studied in the field of textbook evaluation because it states the social standards, practices and roles that distinct females from males. Critical Discourse Studies is a persuasive framework which is applied to evaluate gender beliefs and ideologies in textbooks. It further contains the examination of ideological manipulation, hegemony, power relations and identity. The current study examines representation of gender in Pakistani English Language Teaching schoolbooks of 9th grade and 10th grade of Balochistan which is the largest province (area) of Pakistan. A mixed method approach is used to analyse the data. ‘Three-Dimensional Model’ by Fairclough (2015) which is based on description, interpretation, and explanation has been used as the theoretical framework of the study. Moreover, the description stage has analysed four aspects. These are included as the frequency of men and women presence, gender activity, the pictorial representations, and the societal/domestic roles related with them. At large scale, the cardinal ideologies roles of power-relations and social challenges are elucidated. The analysis of the two ELT textbooks reveals a gender inequality and supports males. Such inequality has led to the females being less powerful and more stereotyped.
Highlights
According to Richards (2009), textbooks are authentic material in teaching and learning and their importance cannot be deprived of
Regardless of the government of Pakistan stating the significance of gender balance in education, there are signs that, regarding current school textbooks, equality aims are questionable to be comprehended
The results revealed gender discrimination was present both overt and covert in ELT textbooks
Summary
According to Richards (2009), textbooks are authentic material in teaching and learning and their importance cannot be deprived of. Regardless of the government of Pakistan stating the significance of gender balance in education, there are signs that, regarding current school textbooks, equality aims are questionable to be comprehended. The main aim of current research is to prove the level to which traditional constructions of males and females continue to infuse current school textbooks used in Balochistan, province of Pakistan. The importance of current study firms from the need to review and challenge gender irregularity as part of a search for change and enhancement because gender imbalance can spread such beliefs that can keep females in as secondary status. The current study has following research questions
Sign-in/Register to view highlights & summary Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Free) 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a call
