In many countries, textbooks for children in elementary school give a false picture of women's lives. They often show women only as mothers and housewives. The women are seen caring for their families or doing simple tasks around the home. In reality, in many countries, the majority of women work outside the home. They may also have children and do housework, but at the same time, they have jobs. Their lives can be quite complicated as they try to balance their responsibilities at home and at work. Their situation is nothing like the situations shown in the school books. Some educators believe that these books