TY - JOUR ID - 703341 TI - Gender Inequality in Arabic Textbook: Misrepresentation of Women in Culture and Society JO - International Journal of Society, Culture & Language JA - IJSCL LA - en SN - AU - Muassomah, Muassomah AU - Halimi, Halimi AU - Yasmadi, Yasmadi AU - Kamal, Helmi AU - Zaini, Hisyam AU - Nadia Jasmine, Asyifa AD - Maulana Malik Ibrahim State Islamic University, Indonesia AD - Imam Bonjol State Islamic University, Indonesia AD - Institut Agama Islam Negeri, Indonesia AD - Sunan Kalijaga State Islamic University, Indonesia AD - Gadjah Mada University, Indonesia Y1 - 2023 PY - 2023 VL - 11 IS - 1 SP - 272 EP - 288 KW - Gender Inequality KW - Misrepresentation KW - Arabic textbooks KW - Culture KW - society DO - 10.22034/ijscl.2023.1989944.2944 N2 - The composition of the Al-’Arabiyyatu baina Yadaika (ABY) Arabic language textbook perpetuates gender inequality. This textbook not only constitutes language elements but also incorporates texts and illustrations that depict gender dynamics. This research examines the representation of gender imbalance in the composition of the textbook, including its contents and illustrations, and analyzes the portrayal of gender roles as depicted in the textbook’s examples. The study is founded on data gathered from reviewing, recording, and analyzing the textbook, with consideration given to gender relationships. The focal point of this research analysis is the ABY textbook, tailored for non-native Arabic speakers. The findings of the study reveal that the construction of the Arabic language textbook perpetuates a gender-unbalanced representation in both the text and visual depictions of males and females. This study advocates for the development of language textbooks that promote gender equality and fairness in their social and cultural elements. UR - https://www.ijscl.com/article_703341.html L1 - https://www.ijscl.com/article_703341_4d63cb59c7ce7bda2f5b5eb89af5a4ce.pdf ER -