Which of the following is NOT true of an analysis of 200 bestselling and award-winning children's books?
A) They were nonsexist.
B) Nearly twice as many male as female main characters were portrayed.
C) Fathers were underrepresented and often withdrawn or ineffectual.
D) Female characters were more nurturing and less likely to have an occupation.

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The statement that the analysis found the books to be nonsexist is not true. The other options (B, C, D) describe common findings in analyses of children's literature, indicating gender biases such as a higher prevalence of male main characters, underrepresentation or negative portrayal of fathers, and stereotypical roles for female characters.

Which of the Following Is NOT True of an Analysis