An Australian academic in her research paper claimed that popular children’s books from the western nations, including the Disney classics such as Snow White, are “outdated, sexist and racist”.

According to the findings, published recently in the Australian Educational Researcher, 90 per cent of the popular children’s books, including 'Harry the Dog', “promoted traditional, binary and stereotypical viewpoints of gender and gender roles”, reports the Daily Express.

The researcher recommends replacing the “outdated” classics with “more inclusive” books, written within the last 20 to 30 years.&nbsp;

The study was published by Dr Helen Adam and co-authored by Laurie Harper from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia.

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The findings also claimed&nbsp;that Disney favourites perpetuate "racial divides and gender stereotypes", calling&nbsp;Snow White an example of “a dependent woman.”

“The world represented in children’s books reflects predominantly middle class, heterosexual, male heroes and characters,” the report of Adam and Harper states.

Adam pointed out that this was commonplace in classic kids’ titles, adding that representations of different family structures outside of the “traditional heteronormative understandings are most often absent in children’s books.”

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“Disney stories relentlessly define the United States as white, middle class and heterosexual and often serve to reproduce sexist, racist and colonial ideologies,” the research study stated.

&nbsp;“Purely and simply this research shows there's a lack of representation of boys and girls in non-traditional gender roles in these books. Research over many years is clear about the negative impact of sexism and gender stereotypes on children's development,” it added.

(With inputs from agencies)

An Australian academic in her research paper claimed that popular children’s books from the western nations, including the Disney classics such as Snow White, are “outdated, sexist and racist”.

An Australian academic in her research paper claimed that popular children’s books from the western nations, including the Disney classics such as Snow White, are “outdated, sexist and racist”. According to the findings, published recently in the Australian Educational Researcher, 90 per cent of the popular children’s books, including 'Harry the Dog', “promoted traditional, binary and stereotypical viewpoints of gender and gender roles”, reports the Daily Express. The researcher recommends replacing the “outdated” classics with “more inclusive” books, written within the last 20 to 30 years. The study was published by Dr Helen Adam and co-authored by Laurie Harper from Edith Cowan University in Western Australia. Also read | Six Dr Seuss books pulled from publication over racist imagery The findings also claimed that Disney favourites perpetuate "racial divides and gender stereotypes", calling Snow White an example of “a dependent woman.” “The world represented in children’s books reflects predominantly middle class, heterosexual, male heroes and characters,” the report of Adam and Harper states. Adam pointed out that this was commonplace in classic kids’ titles, adding that representations of different family structures outside of the “traditional heteronormative understandings are most often absent in children’s books.” Also read | Enid Blyton's books termed as 'racist, lacking literary merit' by a British charity “Disney stories relentlessly define the United States as white, middle class and heterosexual and often serve to reproduce sexist, racist and colonial ideologies,” the research study stated. “Purely and simply this research shows there's a lack of representation of boys and girls in non-traditional gender roles in these books. Research over many years is clear about the negative impact of sexism and gender stereotypes on children's development,” it added. (With inputs from agencies)

Popular children’s books from west, including Disney classics, ‘outdated, sexist, racist’: Study

Singer Cynthia Erivo is ready to release her first children’s book this fall.&nbsp;

The Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning singer/actress is set to debut her picture book titled ‘Remember to Dream, Ebere’.&nbsp;

On the book, Cynthia said in a statement: "This book is extremely close to my heart. I wanted to give the readers a little hope, knowledge, and a belief that their dreams are important, and no dream is too big or too small."

In ‘Remember to Dream, Ebere’, Cynthia Erivo tells the story of a mother and child who is encouraged to dream big.&nbsp;

The publishers Little, Brown Books for Young Readers describes the upcoming book as an "an ode to a child's imagination, a parent's love, and the big dreams shared by both."

The book will feature illustrations by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow.

The book ‘Remember to Dream, Ebere’ will be published on September 28.

Singer Cynthia Erivo is ready to release her first children’s book this fall. The Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning singer/actress is set to debut her picture book titled ‘Remember to Dream, Ebere’.

Singer Cynthia Erivo is ready to release her first children’s book this fall. The Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning singer/actress is set to debut her picture book titled ‘Remember to Dream, Ebere’. On the book, Cynthia said in a statement: "This book is extremely close to my heart. I wanted to give the readers a little hope, knowledge, and a belief that their dreams are important, and no dream is too big or too small." In ‘Remember to Dream, Ebere’, Cynthia Erivo tells the story of a mother and child who is encouraged to dream big. The publishers Little, Brown Books for Young Readers describes the upcoming book as an "an ode to a child's imagination, a parent's love, and the big dreams shared by both." The book will feature illustrations by Charnelle Pinkney Barlow. The book ‘Remember to Dream, Ebere’ will be published on September 28.

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J.K. Rowling published the first chapters of a fairy tale about a monster known as the Ickabog on Tuesday, an allegory about truth and abuse of power that is free online so that children can read it during coronavirus lockdown.

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Popular children’s books from west, including Disney classics, ‘outdated, sexist, racist’: Study

Cynthia Erivo to release her first children’s book

Mexican storyteller amuses children stuck at home amid pandemic

J.K. Rowling publishes fairy tale so children can dream in lockdown