An Examination of the Representations of Hispanics in Elementary-Level Textbooks: How Often Do Images of Hispanics and Their Stereotypes Appear in Textbooks Adopted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction?

Honors Thesis Chair: Dr. Judith Meece

Abstract:

This honors thesis examines the history of Hispanic stereotypes in North America and offers an analysis of the appearance of these stereotypes in the images found in K-6 textbooks adopted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

This publication has been peer reviewed.

textbook bias

Publication Type:

Thesis

Authors:

Tomon, J. E.

Year of Publication:

2003

Journal, Book, Magazine or Other Publication Title:

An Examination of the Representations of Hispanics in Elementary-Level Textbooks: How Often Do Images of Hispanics and Their Stereotypes Appear in Textbooks Adopted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction?

Publisher:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Date Published:

Tuesday, April 1, 2003

Place Published:

Chapel Hill, NC

Publication Language:

English

Call Number:

C378 UO52 2003

Boyer's Domain:

Discovery

An Examination of the Representations of Hispanics in Elementary-Level Textbooks: How Often Do Images of Hispanics and Their Stereotypes Appear in Textbooks Adopted by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction?

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