An analysis of 300 children's books revealed a gendering trend among anthropomorphic animals, with certain species like frogs often depicted as male and cats as female. The selection process involved identifying books tagged with 'animals' on Goodreads and in the Children's Book Database, alongside evaluation via GPT-4o. Each book's representation of anthropomorphic animals was scrutinized, excluding anthologies to ensure a consistent dataset. The research provides insights into gender representation within children's literature, highlighting traditional roles associated with various animal characters.
The analysis of 300 picture books with anthropomorphic animals reveals that certain animals are often gendered, such as male frogs or female cats, indicating a pattern in representation.
Books were selected based on Goodreads tags, Children's Book Database, and GPT-4o identification, ensuring a focused selection of anthropomorphic animal narratives.
Research methodology involved a thorough evaluation of each book's representation of animal characters, excluding anthologies and collections to maintain consistency in the dataset.
The findings contribute to understanding gender representation in children's literature, particularly in how animal characters are portrayed in relation to traditional gender roles.
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