<P> With the rise of globalization, the multiplicity of world views and religious practices that individuals confront has increased . Textbooks are instrumental in the process of raising awareness about others' beliefs and fostering understanding of, and respect for, the diversity of beliefs present in societies and the world at large . Textbooks can help to combat prejudice, present pluralism as an asset, and encourage mutual understandings based on respect for the right to express one's beliefs . They contribute to promoting tolerance, critical thinking in the face of divisive stereotyping and discrimination, and the independence of individual choice . </P> <P> This article incorporates text from a free content work . Licensed under CC - BY - SA IGO 3.0 Licence statement: Making textbook content inclusive: A focus on religion, culture and gender, 8 - 11, UNESCO, UNESCO . UNESCO . </P> <P> To learn how to add freely licensed text to Wikipedia articles, please see the terms of use . </P>

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