Goals
Brief description of the issue
We learn gender stereotypes from a very young age, therefore they have to be challenged at the elementary level. To do this, concrete activities aiming at breaking down gender stereotypes can be very helpful and spark interesting discussion with your group. It is very important to work on rigid gender roles very early so that when students are exposed to masculinist and misogynistic ideas and influencers online, they can take a critical look at them.
Gender stereotypes are basically everywhere: they tell us what we are supposed to do and like, what we can or cannot be when we grow up, who we can like, etc. Based on the famous children’s book The Paper Bag Princess, by Robert Munsch, these activities explore gender stereotypes and expectations associated with them with children, in addition to developing literacy skills among students.
These activities have been adapted from the lesson plan proposed by The Highland Council.
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