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