and the groove, first means in the first passageway for urging the first electrical contact toward the front of the second body, a second passageway in the back of the second body extending axially through the third shoulder, spaced from the second axis and from the first passageway, comprising a lateral fourth shoulder behind the third shoulder, a second electrical contact slidably mounted in the second passageway, second means in the second passageway for urging the second electrical contact toward the front of the second body;
the first terminal post, second terminal post, first passageway and second passageway being so configured that when the plug is placed on the socket with the first and second axes in alignment, the first post axially on and axially depressing the first electricalGender Bias in Malaysian English Language Textbooks Used in Secondary Schools

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to identify occurrences of gender bias in four Form Four Malaysian English language textbooks. The study examined only the written text, looking at the occurrence of gender bias in the following categories: terms of address, descriptive terms, occupational of gender roles and activities, and the
quantitative representation of male and female characters. The data indicates that the number of males portrayed in the textbooks far outweigh that of females. In addition, male characters were portrayed in a greater variety of occupations and as active participants in many outdoor activities, while female characters were largely portrayed in a limited number of occupations and roles and as participants in passive indoor activities. The findings also