Historically, female psychologists have been notably underrepresented in Introductory Psychology textbooks, perpetuating the stereotype that the field's trailblazers were predominantly male. Despite extensive research on gender bias in commercial textbooks, no research thus far has focused on the inclusion of female psychologists in OER textbooks. As OER scholarship looks beyond issues of cost to the realm of social justice, it becomes imperative to evaluate its efficacy in addressing female gender representation. For my study, I conducted a comparative content analysis of five commercial Introductory Psychology textbooks and three OER counterparts to examine the extent to which such OER textbooks are inclusive of female pioneering psychologists. Join us as we discuss evolving OER scholarship, the findings of our comparative content analysis, and consider strategies to enhance diversity within OER content creation, furthering the principles of recognitive justice in OER development.
Attendees of this session will be able to:- Gain insight into the shift of focus within OER scholarship from cost-saving to broader social justice initiatives, with a focus on recognitive justice.
- Explore the findings of the comparative content analysis regarding the inclusion of female pioneering psychologists in commercial and OER Introductory Psychology textbooks.
- Consider strategies to enhance gender representation and diversity within OER content development, advancing the principles of recognitive justice.
