The Case of African American Women and Politics

Prestage, Jewel L.

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“…Mass behavior was the focus of 106 mentions (64.2%) while elite behavior was the focus of 59 mentions (35.8%). The results are consistent with the characterization offered by Prestage (1994) and point to mere “token mentions” of women as political actors 1…”

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“…Their analysis suggests that the conventional approach to American government found in most texts tends to overemphasize institutions and elite actors. As a result, the participation of women, racial, and ethnic groups in political life receives scant coverage (see also Prestage 1994). This thematic focus, coupled with the piecemeal and often stereotypical portrayal of African-Americans (Clawson 2004; Clawson and Kegler 2000), serves to endorse implicitly and thus reproduce race-based social and political stratification (Allen and Wallace 2010).…”

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A Hidden Curriculum? Examining the Gender Content in Introductory-Level Political Science Textbooks

Cassese

Bos

2013

Pol & Gen

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A Hidden Curriculum? Examining the Gender Content in Introductory-Level Political Science Textbooks

Cassese

Bos

2013

Pol & Gen

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“…Studies of introductory textbooks across various fields find weak or virtually absent discussion of social class, disability, the intersections of gender and race (Sleeter & Grant, 1991), and participation in the political process by all racial, ethnic groups and women (Prestage, 1994). One study found racial biases in the portrayal of poverty and “race coding” via media images (Clawson, 2003; Clawson & Kegler, 2000; Clawson & Trice, 2000).…”

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Affirmative Action Debates in American Government Introductory Textbooks

Wallace

Allen²

2016

Journal of Black Studies

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Affirmative action debates remain hotly contested across America. Given how the topic is presented in respective disciplines and core textbooks, students are often misinformed. Introductory textbooks may be one of the few places where students are exposed to significant discussions on affirmative action. In this study, we examine affirmative action policy in American government introductory textbooks published between 2005 and 2014. Our study is modeled on previous, similar analyses of introductory textbooks. We use content analysis to examine the extent to which affirmative action discussions challenge or reinforce affirmative action myths and meritocracy. We conclude that textbook discussions that emphasize the policy intent over policy interpretation tend to debunk affirmative action myths and meritocracy. Meaning, the policy intent focus-presented as the "equality of opportunity" view-challenges historical discrimination and racism while the policy interpretation focus-presented as the "equality of outcome" view-seems to reinforce negative views.

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Survey of African American Portrayal in Introductory Textbooks in American Government/Politics: A Report of the APSA Standing Committee on the Status of Blacks in the Profession

Wallace

Allen

2008

APSC

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T his study surveys recent editions of circulating introductory texts for teaching American government0politics courses. Most of the major textbooks used for these courses utilize the traditional institutional and behavioral approaches to the study of American government, which have historically treated the African American political experience as separate from mainstream American politics; thus, relegating its discussions to a separate chapter on "civil rights" or "equal rights." Modeling our textbook reviews after the APSA Standing Committee on the Status of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgendered in the Profession~Novkov and Gossett 2007! and the non-published 2006 report to the APSA Standing Committee on the Status of Blacks in the Profession, we analyze 27 circulating introductory American government0 politics textbooks to examine to what extent African Americans are integrated into the study of American politics.

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The Case of African American Women and Politics

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A Hidden Curriculum? Examining the Gender Content in Introductory-Level Political Science Textbooks

A Hidden Curriculum? Examining the Gender Content in Introductory-Level Political Science Textbooks

Affirmative Action Debates in American Government Introductory Textbooks

Survey of African American Portrayal in Introductory Textbooks in American Government/Politics: A Report of the APSA Standing Committee on the Status of Blacks in the Profession

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