Women in U.S. History Textbooks

According to studies, what percentage of historical figures mentioned in U.S. history textbooks are women?

• 5-15%

• 16-25%

• 26-50%

• 50%&over

Which of the following women is most frequently mentioned in U.S. history textbooks?

• Harriet Tubman

• Susan B. Anthony

• Eleanor Roosevelt

• All of the above

True or False: The number of women mentioned in history textbooks has significantly increased since the 1980s.

• True

• False

True or False: Women’s contributions to history are often framed in relation to male figures, rather than as independent actors.

• True

• False

What is one reason for the underrepresentation of women in history textbooks?

• Lack of interest in women’s history

• Insufficient female historical figures

• Focus on politics and war

• Lack of research on women’s contributions

Standards overemphasize women in their domestic roles without placing women’s activities in broader economic, cultural, or political contexts.

• Agree

• Disagree

Standards do not reflect current trends or ideals in girls’ education. While there is an increasing public interest in motivating girls to embrace science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, social studies standards provide few historic examples of women or their achievements in these fields.

• Agree

• Disagree

Which of the following is a common critique of how women are portrayed in history textbooks?

• They are often depicted as leaders in political movements

• They are primarily highlighted for their scientific contributions

• They are frequently shown as passive or secondary figures

• They are given equal representation as men

What is a potential benefit of increasing the representation of women in history curricula?

• It would make history classes shorter

• It would reduce the need for history textbooks

• It could lead to a more comprehensive understanding of historical events

• It would eliminate the need for male historical figures

What impact does the underrepresentation of women in history textbooks have on students?

• It may lead to a skewed understanding of historical contributions

• It has no impact on students' understanding of history

• It provides a balanced view of historical events

• It encourages students to research more about women in history