The image of women in present Basque Children´s and Youth Literature

Abstract

This work is a study about the image of women in present basque children´s and youth literature. We analysed the 55 books written by Basque authors in 2013 and the 19 works of creation in Basque language awarded between 2009 and 2014. In the 74 works examined gender stereotypes (physical and psychological characteristics of the characters) have been investigated, the sex of the main character, domestic tasks, family care and paid work. Although the data show that there has been a positive evolution with respect to other periods, Basque children´s and youth literature still does not reflect an egalitarian image of men and women.