These are the main criticisms that have been raised regarding the pictures in the book. In some of the lessons, the faces of the children depicted are sad, in some the children are not dressed well, in some the girls’ underwear can be seen, in some the children’s clothes have fallen while playing, and in some the children’s hair is not combed properly.
First Published Aug 25, 2022, 11:44 AM IST
Shouldn’t a mistake be corrected whenever it is found? The Chinese government has literally implemented it. The Chinese government’s action comes after some inaccuracies in a textbook published a decade ago have now been noticed. In China, 27 people have been charged after a maths textbook was used to depict children in an inappropriate manner.
A math textbook published by the People’s Education under the Chinese government has drawn major criticism in recent days. It has been alleged that some of the pictures depicted in the textbook have depicted children badly. But another interesting fact is that this textbook has been published for more than a decade. Many children have studied with this book. But now it has been discovered that some such things are hidden in the pictures in the textbook.
These are the main criticisms that have been raised regarding the pictures in the book. In some of the lessons, the faces of the children depicted are sad, in some the children are not dressed well, in some the girls’ underwear can be seen, in some the children’s clothes have fallen while playing, and in some the children’s hair is not combed properly. It was also alleged that some of the pictures were full of sex.
In any case, following strong criticism, the government appointed an expert committee to study the matter and prepare a report. All these things were found to be true in the study report of that committee. Following this, the government took action against 27 people. The case is against the book’s editor-in-chief and the head of the mathematics department. The special committee found that they failed to discharge their responsibilities.
Last May, a teacher at Shanghai’s Qingpu District School posted several photos online, noting that the images failed to nurture the innocence and self-motivation of Chinese children. Then it led to a big discussion in the social media. Many people have raised criticisms on social media such as boys grabbing girls’ skirts and tattooing on children’s legs. In any case, the government’s action is taking all these things into consideration.
Last Updated Aug 25, 2022, 11:44 AM IST
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