University/Organization
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Texas Tech University
Lubbock, Texas
Title
An Analysis of Gender and Sexuality Lessons in the Teaching of Mathematics for Social Justice NCTM/Corwin Textbooks
Synopsis
This paper explores the representation of gender and sexuality in four textbooks designed to promote mathematics education for social justice. Despite the growing recognition of these topics’ importance in K-12 education, our analysis reveals that discussions surrounding gender and sexuality remain limited and often binary. While early elementary lessons foster empathy and respect, only upper elementary and middle school textbooks begin to challenge cisheteronormative norms directly.