Virtually Nonexistent: Gender and Racial Representation in Online K-12 Economics Lessons

Caroline Krafft, Kristine West, Ashley McFarlane, Elizabeth Kula, Fardowsa Abdinoor, Morgan Weyrens-Welch and Karri Drain
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Kristine West: St. Catherine University
Ashley McFarlane: St. Catherine University
Elizabeth Kula: St. Catherine University
Fardowsa Abdinoor: St. Catherine University
Morgan Weyrens-Welch: St. Catherine University
Karri Drain: St. Catherine University

Eastern Economic Journal, 2023, vol. 49, issue 1, No 7, 78-87

Abstract: Abstract Women and Black, indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC) are underrepresented in economics. Among the factors contributing to the underrepresentation of these groups, past research has demonstrated a lack of diversity in introductory economics textbooks. We extend this research on representation to examples in economics lessons designed for K-12 audiences. We find that female and BIPOC examples are underrepresented. When present they are less likely to be economists, policymakers, or businesspeople. We also explore how author demographics predict diversity of examples. Authors and teams that include women are more likely to use female examples.

Keywords: Economics education; Online lessons; Diversity; Race; Gender (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: A14 A20 A21 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2023
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