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SCERT audit uncovers gender stereotypes in Delhi school textbooks: Neutral alternatives for 10 gender-biased terms – Times of India
In a welcome move to promote gender equality in education, Delhi’s State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) has introduced substantial revisions to school textbooks following a comprehensive gender audit of 53 textbooks and curricula. The audit, conducted by a committee comprising experts from NCERT, Delhi University, central education institutes, and NGOs, revealed significant gender biases, including male-dominated content and portrayals of women in submissive roles, alongside a lack of representation for transgender individuals.Key recommendations from the audit include the adoption of gender-neutral language and illustrations, balanced representation of male and female contributors, and the elimination of stereotypes.Traditional depictions ... Read more