Why writers and publishers fail to maintain equal treatment of male and female characters in language textbooks in Pakistan?

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Sheeraz Ali

It continues to exist on account of male dominating society.

Farangis Shahidzade

his unequal opportunity for men and women should be investigated in a critical discourse study and the results can be some guidelines for changing the status quo. best wishes

Dear Farangis Shahidzade,

I appreciate your point of view regarding status quo presented in the textbooks.

Regards,