The RiWAGD project was designed to address equal opportunity and inclusion, with a focus on combating gender discrimination. Our primary objective was to achieve a strategic, high-impact social change by dismantling barriers related to gender discrimination. We targeted the language and vocabulary commonly used to describe the female experience, as we believe that words, when correctly understood, can drive the cultural shift needed to break down stereotypes that limit opportunities for women in professional and social contexts. The project aimed to rewrite a new vocabulary that challenges the foundation of stereotypes underlying discrimination, employment, and gender rights. By doing so, we sought to create a more inclusive linguistic landscape that reflects the diverse experiences of women. We recognized that language shapes perceptions and attitudes, and by addressing the language used to describe the female world, we hoped to fuel a broader cultural change that promotes equality and inclusion. Through RiWAGD, we aspired to contribute to a more just society where women's rights are recognized, and opportunities are not limited by gender-based stereotypes.
We applied for this project to address the need for a collective, transnational reflection on equal opportunities, specifically focusing on the proper use of key terms related to women's rights. We observed that gender discrimination often arises from the misuse of language or misinterpretation of concepts underlying certain words. This project aims to respond to the growing societal demand for a new vocabulary that accurately represents gender equality. By employing an innovative, collective, and multidisciplinary approach, we seek to reconstruct and restore the true meaning of key terms and their associated rights, integrating various contexts and themes under the banner of a gender-inclusive lexical culture.