Male centred language was used and are being used for both male and
female, like for example, mankind. Sex roles where traditional with
males being basters in their homes, females were hardly consulted on
matters relating to child control, budgeting, legal and religious
effects. Each and every test projected and exaggerated view of males
and victimization and acquiring of females.
There
are various forms of bias in the instructional materials. They are-
i.
Invisibility:- What we do not see makes a lasting impressions. This
is the most fundamental and oldest form of bias in instructional
materials. For example, in todayâs textbook, women with
disabilities, gays, homo-sexualities, etc continues to be missing and
thus make an invisible impact on the minds of the learners.