This research analyzes the gender stereotypes in the English textbook
entitled Pathway to English for SMA/MA Grade X. The aim of the research was to
determine gender stereotypes contained in visual and written text in the English
textbook entitled Pathway to English for SMA/MA Grade X.
This research used content analysis qualitative as research method. The data
collected by analyzing an English textbook entitled Pathway to English for
SMA/MA Grade X. The research data were analyzed based on the components of
gender stereotypes according to Lips (2003) theory, there are personal traits, social
roles (occupations), and behaviors.
The results showed that the gender stereotypes contained in the visual
include social roles (occupations) and behaviors. In the social roles (occupations)
category for male are porter and repairman. Meanwhile, for female are secretary
and teacher. The behaviors category for male are in the sports (golf, football, chess,
and high jumping) and musics (use of piano, guitar, trombone, and cello
instruments). While for female are caring the child and cooking. Gender stereotypes
contained in the written text include personal traits, social roles (occupations), and
behaviors. In the personal traits category for male are ambitious and active, while
for female are patient and emotional. In the social roles (occupations) category for
male are policeman and woodcutter, while female is homemaker. In the behaviors
category for male is gambling, while for female are caring the child and washing
the clothes.