Gender Equality Matters: An Educational Program to Tackle Gender Stereotyping, Gender-Based Bullying, and Gender-Based Violence

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Abstract

This paper outlines the impact of the Gender Equality Matters (GEM) educational programme which aims to raise awareness, build confidence, and enhance capacity levels among children, parents and teachers to tackle gender stereotyping, gender-based bullying and gender-based violence (GBV). While many schools are open to engaging children in the aforementioned topics, the lack of age-appropriate materials to explore these areas in a meaningful manner, and specific training for both parents and teachers, are perceived as barriers. The GEM programme’s participatory and transformative methodologies equip children with essential life-skills, while the classroom materials and training modules provide opportunities to educate and challenge current attitudes and behaviours. This EU funded project ran from 2018-2021 with the initial pilot including over 2,500 participants

Author

• Seline Keating, Dublin City University
  Presenting Author