LEXICAL CHOICES AND THE CONSTRUCTION OF GENDER IN MALAYSIAN CHILDREN'S LITERATURE

The process children go through when learning about gender roles is an essential part of their knowledge construction. This acquired knowledge helps them learn about their roles in society. However, problems occur when children are presented with stereotypical constructions of masculinity and femini...

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Main Authors: Ramesh Nair, Rosli Talif
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Sains Malaysia 2010-01-01
Series:Kajian Malaysia
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Online Access:http://web.usm.my/km/28(2)2010/KM%20ART%205(137-159).pdf