Burrows, Nikita L. (Nikita Lauren)

Abstract Textbooks are a fundamental part of classroom instruction. Over 90% of teachers have reported using textbooks in some form, and exposure to textbook material can influence student's [sic] self-concept. However, the use of illustrations that only represent one group prevents diverse role modeling. This, it follows that the provision of diverse illustrations increases student capacity to develop self-concept. For example, highlighting female illustrations in...