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Heteronormativity in ESL Reading Texts and Textbooks

What is it about?

This article examines how pervasive heteronormative discourses are in commonly available ESL reading texts and textbooks. It also explores changes over time in a medium-sized sample of some 45 texts and textbooks.

Why is it important?

It's important because it highlights just how endemic an issue the lack of sexual/gender diversity is in ESL reading texts. It also shows these curricular materials may have a reinforcing effect in contexts where heteronormative or homophobic discourses are already dominant​.

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