Wednesday, October 25, 2017

Are Children's Books Failing to Show Gender Equality?

Ever wonder how children perceive the books that we read to them?  Trying to understand what a child thinks about 'gender' can be quite difficult.  In our society today, it is critical that children have strong reading and language skills.  It is most advisable to promote books that promote both self-awareness and gender equality.  Take a moment and view the attached article, which provides some criteria to look for when choosing books.  
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2017/sep/09/queens-just-look-out-of-windows-how-childrens-books-are-failing-to-show-gender-equality

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