Carol Lethaby, Patricia Harries

Women in ELT

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The brain, language and power

Launching the Action on Issues series, Women in ELT explores how and why sexism and gendering is so prevalent in English language teaching, through an accessible, evidence-based exploration of the history, theory, science and current circumstances. It then offers practical ways for teachers and teacher educators to face these issues in their own contexts – both within the classroom, and in the wider ELT industry.

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Launching the Action on Issues series, Women in ELT explores how and why sexism and gendering is so prevalent in English language teaching, and offers practical ways to combat it.

Gender inequality has far-reaching historical roots across much of society, and the story of women’s status and position in ELT is an intrinsic part of this complex history. In this thought-provoking book, Carol Lethaby and Patricia Harries explore how gender inequality applies to ELT, arguing that by looking at the origins of the patriarchal system and making connections between the history of the English language and gender inequality within the ELT industry, we can shine a light on the reasons for the existence of this far from simple problem.

Part 1 provides an accessible, evidence-based exploration of the history, theory, neuroscience and current circumstances that make sexism and gendering so prevalent. Part 2 develops these themes further, giving examples and applications to English language teaching and learning. The book then offers practical ways for teachers and teacher educators to face these issues in their own contexts – both within the classroom, and in the wider ELT industry. As well as drawing on their own experiences, the authors have interviewed several prominent ELT professionals.

There are no easy answers; but Women in ELT provides accessible evidence-based research and discussion alongside practical ideas and strategies for making a difference.

 

About the series

The Action on Issues series will seek to amplify voices and expose complexities by providing information about topics that may be hidden from sight, and by giving a voice to people and groups who may be marginalised or disenfranchised. Each book will offer teachers practical ways to challenge the status quo both in their own classrooms and throughout the ELT profession.

Carol Lethaby and Patricia Harries are also co-authors of An Introduction to Evidence-Based Teaching in the English Language Classroom from Pavilion ELT.

Details

ISBN: 9781803883564

Pages: Approx. 300 (TBC)

Expected publication date: June/July 2025

Contents:
Introduction
Part 1:

  1. The brain, gendering and sexism
  2. The history of our gendered world
  3. Language and gender
  4. Women and the rise of the English language teaching industry

Part 2:

  1. Women in ELT: The classroom
  2. Women in ELT: The ELT industry

Conclusion

Authors

Carol Lethaby is a teacher, teacher educator and materials writer who has worked worldwide in the field of ELT for more than 35 years. 

Patricia Harries has over 30 years’ experience in teaching, training, course design and materials writing in five continents of the world. 

Audience

This book is for teachers, trainers, materials writers, managers and anyone else working in ELT who are interested in the role women play in the industry. It can be used as part of any course connected with English language teacher education, materials writing or ELT managerial or diversity training courses. It should also be an important read for anyone interested in gender inequality, particularly in the field of English language teaching.

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