Gender Stereotypes in Children's Picture Books
“We've begun to raise daughters more like sons... but few have the courage to raise our sons more like our daughters.”
Gloria Steinem
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Hello! Welcome to my Web Resource for LIS 721 - Library Materials For Children at Dominican University. The focus of this resource is to provide insight into the issues surrounding gender stereotypes within children's picture books. Begin by watching the video on the right which provides a foundation for this project. Next, click on the links above to read an overview of the issue, find book suggestions, and explore articles and web resources discussing the topic of gender stereotypes in children's picture books!.
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