Examining Gender Responsiveness in Ethiopian Educational Materials
Implications for Sustainable Development Goals
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 12308581 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mulugeta Yayeh Worku (0000-0001-9363-961X, College of Education, Bahir Dar University Bahir Dar Ethiopia, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 33 |
| Issue | 6 |
| Pages | 8468-8478 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-25 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Sustainable Development (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0968-0802 • E-ISSN: 1099-1719 |
| Publisher | Wiley (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1002/sd.70111 |
| OpenAlex | W4412915906 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 22 |
Grounded in feminist theory, this qualitative content analysis examines gender responsiveness in Ethiopian educational materials focusing on an English textbook. Employing an adapted nine‐stage content analysis model, the study systematically explores two interconnected categories: the nature of narratives and the sensitivity of illustrations. Findings revealed substantial gender bias in the textbook, characterized by a pronounced preference for male representation across all evaluation criteria. Most narratives and illustrations predominantly featured male characters and achievements, while female figures were largely underrepresented and often portrayed in less active or stereotypical roles, thereby reinforcing unequal power dynamics. Overall, the analysis indicated that critical gender issues were insufficiently addressed. These findings have significant implications for achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 5 (Gender Equality), by highlighting how biased educational materials can perpetuate stereotypes, limit aspirations, and hinder equitable learning outcomes. The study concludes by discussing the implications for future research and educational policies aimed at fostering truly gender‐sensitive curricula
Political science · Sustainable development · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies in Language · Psychology · School Choice and Performance
Content Analysis
Education for sustainable development
Affirmative Action Policy in Bridging the Gender Gaps in Governmental Institutions of Ethiopia
Women’s political participation at the local level in Ethiopia
The gender representation of women and men in the occupational areas of STEM and care work in German textbooks
Undoing Gender
Promoting gender equality across the sustainable development goals
Introduction to Gender and Education
The 2030 Agenda
The influence of school textbooks on the configuration of gender identity
Textbooks, students and teachers talk around gender
From ‘gender equality and ‘women’s empowerment’ to global justice
Inequality in Ethiopian higher education
| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |