Stereotypes Of Books

It is agreed that if an author is stating his assertion to a topic, then he should incorporate what the opposing view has to say; therefore, without the other view he writes nothing but fallacies. However, in Gurdon’s case she offers support from the other side allowing them to state their claim. She recognizes the use of first person in these particular YA books, permitting the reader to take on the “persona of the narrator” (Gurdon 2). Then, she detects the claim of the book industry writing that “kids have a right to read whatever they want” and that “the world is a tough place; and that there’s no point shielding children from reality” (Gurdon 3). Refuting this assertion she calls out the incorrect logic of the claim stating that in other words the authority adults have over the content children absorb should “somehow vaporize when it comes in contact with the printed word” (Gurdon 3). The things children read teach them what to presume about the world around them, and that “books don’t just cater to tastes. They form tastes” (Gurdon 4). Subsequently, she offers her proposal that people associated with the publication of books would “exercise better taste” (Gurdon 2) than that of every teen experience. The comprehension of Gurdon’s claim becomes clearer after integrating the opposing view and using it to support her

As I read the article on Boys’ anti-school culture, I learned that boys perform worse in school. Boys may try to incorporate their social status as risk-takers. I also learned that there are some stereotypes among boys and girls. It doesn’t matter where you live, it starts early in age. Preteen kids tend to believe that males and females should think a certain way. To understand the meaning of stereotype, it is any thought about specific types of individuals or certain ways of behaving which represents the entire group as a whole. Studies were made about how stereotype inspect what people think of others, rather than the reasons and methods involved in stereotyping. Just as (Griffin, 2000), stated that debates on boys and their schooling are

The essay “Disliking Books” by Gerald Graff gives reason to why so many kids and young adults dislike reading. Graff mentions things from his childhood, and things from his time as a college student to explain his reasoning. Being a part of a middle class family, Graff explains the stigma surrounding studying and enjoying books in his childhood. Graff then shows us his experience that changed his mind. Graff uses details from his life to give meaning to his ideas.

The biggest connection emphasized by Mr. McQueen was that boys crave nonfiction. He pointed out this difference between girls and boys several times in the first half of the seminar. I would go farther to say boys prefer data driven reading whether fiction or nonfiction. The ability to skip through a book to the part of interest to you and ignore sections that hold no appeal is the biggest factor; Mr. McQueen touches on this briefly but relates it only to the difference between fiction and nonfiction whereas there are many fictional books written in this manner. I think the distinction should be made between narrative stories or novels and informational texts

Gender roles in children’s literature are linked to gender stereotypes. Gender stereotypes have always been a part of society and are seen in almost every aspect

“Books tell children what to expect, what life is, what culture is, how we are expected to behave--what the spectrum is. Books don’t just cater to tastes. They form tastes. They create norms…” P. 4. Books nowadays have taken teenagers to a different level entirely. Books like the Hunger Games, Divergent, or The Maze Runner have a dystopian theme to them where kids are thrown into a different world from their childhood. They create norms for the real world for the teenagers because we have been sucked into this new world. For us, this gives us a different intellect on what we think is right. As readers we look for a character that we can relate to. If we can do that, but it gives us a different perspective we may not want, then the books are giving us a norm that may not be healthy for

Minorities are some of the most targeted and mistreated people in the world because of a misconceptions we are given. Many people already have this image or idea of a person before getting to know them because of what they have heard or read. Cultural representation of people and how they are portray in literature affect how people are viewed and treated.

Little bear, little bear, what do you see? I see a feminist children’s book opened up for me. Often some words from children’s books get stuck in our head. We all have our favorites that our mom used to read us when we were younger. Most of the books have a princess getting saved by the prince or monsters hiding in the main character’s closet trying to scare him or her once she falls asleep. All of our childhood books hold a special place in our hearts but as a child, we would have never thought there would be any gender stereotypes or inequality between men and women. Most of the books we read seemed normal to us but as we are studying feminism, one would be surprised by all of the gender stereotypes found in children’s books. Although Little Bear may not be popular to many, Diane Namn portrays gender stereotypes though illustrations, characters, and the plot.

Inclusive gender representation in children’s books gives young people validation of their own identity and promotes acceptance within their community. Male, female, and transgender representation in children’s literature will be studied and the importance of representation will be explained.

Literature reflects many aspects of human ideas, beliefs, and societies. It does not only enlighten readers, but it broadens their perspective by exposing them to large human questions that have troubled humanity for centuries. The readings exposed complex topics such as feminism during the 19th century and how women carry the same stigma until today. The Dolls House by Henrik Ibsen and The Yellow Paper by Charlotte Perkins Gilman made me think about my place in the world as a woman, and the significance of the movement to end sexist oppression. Literature gives the reader a chance to inhabit characters and make them feel connected to the author and the author’s work.

In the article Macho Man, Little Princess: How Gender Norms Can Harm Kids Everywhere discussed common gender problems that we are all familiar with. One was that there are kids and adults who still believe girls are vulnerable and that

In literature, individuals have a gender that gives them characteristics that define how they should look, act, and behave. Males and females differ in the amount of potency they have and this sets a division between them. Female characters are presented throughout literature as having to look a precise way to be acknowledged by men and society. In writings, it is shown that the reason women have to look that certain way is because women are dependent on men for money. Withal, men are physically more vigorous than women which make the men appear more potent.

Film adaptation is the transfer of written work in part or in whole into screenplay. One major difference between novels and films is that “visual images stimulate our perceptions directly” providing color, movement, and sound that contributes to the viewer’s sensory experience. (From Novel to Screen, 1) According to University of Delaware English Professor Thomas Leitch, he disagrees that “novels create more complex characters than films because they offer more immediate and complete access to characters’ psychological states.” (Leitch, 158) With the support of Thomas Leitch’s Adaptation Fallacy number 6, conducting an analysis on the screen adaptations of “The Body,” “The Adjustment Team,” and “Kaleidoscope” reveals a character’s true personality

Bookstores and libraries commonly label books as “for boys” or “for girls.” Labeling serves as a way of advertising the stories, and the bookstores advocate it because it attracts customers to a section where they will most likely find books of the traditional interest. However, these labels also serve to alienate potential readers. Labeling narrows the children’s sense of what they can do based on their gender. Freedom of choice should extend to the bookshelves: “Children should feel free to choose books that interest them” without shame (Flood 3). A boy going into the “girls” section would feel shame and embarrassment if seen by his peers. This shame dissuades his interests and reinforces the idea of where boys interests should lie and where girls interests should lie. During an era of increased acceptance of new ideas and interests, books should reflect this accepting society by being available to all genders despite the topic. Labeling books for a specific gender presents an idea of how that gender should look at the world. For example, Ladybird, a popular children’s book publishing company, came under fire for their few titles including “for girls” or “for boys.” Specifically, their Favourite Stories for Boys and Favourite Stories for Girls cause controversy. The book labeled “for boys” includes tales of adventure and

For example, Jahren states” she was a child probably around that same age, hanging around in her father’s lab (Lab Girl).” The kind of person she became, a scientist, clearly she learned a lot from those younger days. Gender bias should be brought to the classrooms as visual content. Visual content such as drawing, pictures, videos, etc. The reason being, Jahren dad was a professor, she was always hanging around where she discovered new scientific inquiry. At that young age, as for me I want to see everything as to how the particular object was made. Why or why not my dad chose this profession and also for him to teach me what he knows. According to the article, textbooks were there for visual learners. It contained graphics and learning utensils. The more you read the more intelligence you gain. Jahren reads, develops and generate her own new knowledge. In addition, nowadays everything changed from the old fashioned textbooks in class rooms to being online. Online resources are more engaged by the youths because everyone including three year olds can operate an electronic device without the need of help. The way men and women are represented is an important factor when influencing children views of gender roles. It is relevant to be aware of the representation of men and women in education resources because that’s the main source from where children get their ideas of science