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ERIC Number: EJ557648
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1997
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-426X
Gender-Related and Grade-Related Differences in Writing Topics in Chinese and Canadian Children.
Harvey, C. Brian; Ollila, Lloyd; Baxter, Kristin; Guo, Song Zheng
Journal of Research and Development in Education, v31 n1 p1-6 Fall 1997
This study examined Canadian and Chinese first, fourth, and seventh graders to determine sex-related, culture-related, and age-related differences in writing topics. Children were asked to pretend they were animals and write stories about the animals' adventures. Both countries showed gender and age differences in choice of animals which reflected sex role stereotypes. (SM)
Descriptors: Age Differences, Comparative Education, Elementary Education, Elementary School Students, Foreign Countries, Sex Differences, Sex Role, Sex Stereotypes, Student Attitudes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Canada; China; Story Writing