The objectives of the proposed project were: 1. to enhance the ability of adult trainers in art and humanities to train adults, including adults with fewer opportunities, especially women, through art-based training methods that promote inclusion, diversity and women’s empowerment, 2. to introduce a dance-theatre methodology into adult education that combines physical movement and critical reflection on women’s sociological and literary writings which foster personal growth among women and promote inclusion, diversity and awareness of gender inequality, 3. to promote inclusion and diversity by creating an inclusive learning environment where participants with fewer opportunities are involved in all the stages of the project, 4. to enhance the access of open source art-based training tools to adult trainers and learners, including those with fewer opportunities, thus reducing disparities and promoting social inclusion, 5. to reinforce cooperation with partners from other countries and other fields of education and training, 6. to develop environmental consciousness by implementing the project activities with alternative greener ways.
Empowering women and promoting inclusion and diversity requires a comprehensive approach that addresses social, economic and cultural dimensions. Sociological and literary works by women offer a multifaceted perspective on gender equality, diversity and inclusion and provide visions for how societies can evolve to ensure that women are not only included but empowered. Literature reviews show that there are very few creative learning methods to help adult learners to develop social awareness and critical mode of thinking. This project aimed to provide adult trainers in art and humanities with an art-based training methodology which includes the development of a dance-theatre methodology, reflecting emotions and feelings inspired by sociological and literary texts written by women, and promoting inclusion, diversity and women’s empowerment. Through these texts, adult learners explore social values and live them through their bodies, thereby fostering a deep understanding of inclusion and gender inequalities. The main need that this project has addressed is the change of oppressive structures and the offer of visions of a society where inclusion and diversity are embraced and all women are empowered to participate equally.