Introduction to challenging gender stereotypes

Background

• Gender stereotypes are harmful for all children and are the root cause of ongoing gendered inequalities across society.
• Gendered attitudes are ingrained by the time a child is 10. They can limit choices such as the school subjects children identify with and the ways they behave.

• Gender stereotypes can be unthinkingly exacerbated through a range of ways

Participants will...

• Gain a fuller understanding of the ‘bigger picture’ of gender stereotyping and why early intervention and challenge is key.
• Have the opportunity to recognise a range of gender stereotypes in a variety of contexts
• Reflect on their own biases and assumptions in a supportive way
• Understanding ways in which gender stereotypes can be disrupted and challenged in their role and wider work.