The project wanted to achieve these objectives: the conduction of a preliminary research on gender stereotypes in childrens’ illustrated books, videos and games, so as to unveil models that enforce gender gaps in adult life too; - the production of tools on how to address gender stereotypes in language and illustrated literature, promoting a critical approach, while respecting context and history; - To tackle gender inequalities by providing new creative educational models for educators of pre-schoolers; - To develop arts-based resources that promote open-mindedness and can be used to tackle gender stereotypes in early education; - To develop creative, artistic workshops to promote open-mindedness, spirit of research and experimentation, so as to enhance inclusion and diversity among children.
The project addresses gender stereotypes in early education via art and creativity, enforcing an open attitude towards free self-expression and acceptance of others. The partnership applied because of a shared need to build a methodology for ECEC educators, who need training and competencies in order not to reinforce stereotypes in their daily professional activities. This need for training and tools has been addressed by the project, which engages culture and artistic practices as tool for communication, inclusion and therefore societal transformation: unveil models that enforce gender gaps in adult life