The Centre for Global Development’s study uncovers significant gender bias in Indian school textbooks, examining 466 state board and 60 NCERT books. It found entrenched male-dominated narratives and stereotypes, highlighting disparities across states. The research calls for targeted policy interventions to address these biases and promote gender equality in educational materials.High incidence of gender bias in school textbooks: Which Indian state is topping the charts?
The Centre for Global Development’s study uncovers significant gender bias in Indian school textbooks, examining 466 state board and 60 NCERT books. It found entrenched male-dominated narratives and stereotypes, highlighting disparities across states. The research calls for targeted policy interventions to address these biases and promote gender equality in educational materials.