NCERT: According to a parliamentary committee, the NCERT would seek to provide a balanced perspective of all genders in the new National Curriculum Framework (NCF) and in its textbooks.
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A thorough analysis from the perspective of gender bias and stereotypes
The panel had previously advised the National Council of Educational Research and Training to conduct a thorough analysis from the perspective of gender bias and stereotypes in order to address the underrepresentation of women and girls in school textbooks or the fact that they are only portrayed in traditional roles (NCERT).
Additionally, it had stated that attempts should be made to include all genders in content description and visual depiction.
The government’s response to the Reforms in Content and Design of School Textbooks Committee’s suggestions and observations was detailed in a report that was presented in Parliament on Monday.
It said, “The committee has been informed that the NCERT has taken note of all the issues raised by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Women, Children, Youth and Sports and will contribute adequately to bringing in a balanced perspective of all the gender in the NCF, syllabus and all the textbooks which will be developed as a follow-up of NCFs. The process of development of NCFs has already been initiated by the NCERT.”
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Textbooks should feature women more prominently as role models
The group had previously suggested that textbooks should feature women in new and developing professions more prominently as role models, with an emphasis on their accomplishments and methods for accomplishing the same.
All people, especially females, will benefit from this by developing a sense of self-worth and confidence, it had been stated.
The panel had stated, “While examining the textbooks, other issues like environment sensitivity, human values, issues of children with special needs etc. can also be looked up for adequate inclusion in the School textbooks.”
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