 | Methodology to Eliminate Sexual Stereotypes from Educational Materials (UNIFEM - UNICEF - UNFPA, 73 p.) |
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I. INTRODUCTION OF PARTICIPANTS AND WORKSHOP
INTRODUCTION OF PARTICIPANTS
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OBJECTIVES: · To enable participants to learn more about themselves and something about their colleagues · To establish an atmosphere of trust and friendship |
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METHODOLOGY: Development of some suggested dynamics (A, B or C) or others considered useful. Dynamics “A”: Thin cardboard of different colors for index cards Index cards or figures cut in half Dynamics “B” White sheets of paper. A simple prize for the winner. Dynamics “C” White sheets of paper and pencils. |
TIME NEEDED:
20 to 30 minutes
In order to work together for 2 days, one must know each other
There are many different manners of introduction
Some are described below and should be selected depending on availability of time and group characteristics.
The group may also be asked to appoint a participant and apply techniques which he and/or she may be familiar with:
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A. INTRODUCTION IN COUPLES At the time of registration of workshop participants, a cardboard card is handed to each one; two cards of every color and five different colors should be available. Cardboard cards or figures cut in half could also be used, such as a jig/saw puzzle. Each participant is asked to look for and identify the individual holding the other card of the same color, his card or half of the figure in his/her hand. Upon meeting, they should talk for three minutes to learn each other’s name, occupation, workshop expectations and additional useful information to become better acquainted. Each participant socializes the information with the group, introducing his/her partner and sharing the data recently learned. |
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B. SELF ANNOUNCEMENT The participants are asked to imagine that they have to publish an announcement in the press, in a large newspaper of the country, and each will have to advertise him/herself. The objective is to “sell” him/herself and, thus, they will have to provide their major assets and liabilities: physical, affectionate, intellectual and social, presenting them as attractive as possible. Participants will be allowed 3 to 5 minutes to write their ad in a sheet of paper given in advance. At the conclusion, each individual will emphatically read his/her announcement, so that the remaining participants may learn more about her/him. At the end, by means of applause, the group selects the best ad and a simple prize is handed to the winner. |
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C. THE CLOCK Each participant receives a blank sheet of paper and is asked to draw a clock which will represent one day of his/her life. The clock will then be divided into the time dedicated to the different activities performed during any day, such as: waking up, personal hygiene, household chores, children, food preparation, remunerated work, hiking, reading, T.V., relaxation, etc. |
INTRODUCTION TO THE WORKSHOP
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OBJECTIVES: To provide information to the participants regarding workshop objectives, subjects to be developed, dynamics to be applied and time distribution. |
METHODOLOGY:
The workshop is presented stating, in the first place that:
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“A workshop is understood as a place where several individuals meet to contribute to or to produce something, in this case, a new manner to view the human and social condition of individuals: women and men, boys and girls, will be developed.” |
Emphasis should be made in the difference between a “workshop” and a conference or course.
On a flipchart prepared in advance, the facilitator presents the objectives and the agenda.
She/he briefly explains the topics to be covered under each subject and the approximate length of time needed for its development.
The objectives as well as the agenda should be placed somewhere in the workroom, where they can be clearly visible.
The programme proposal is presented to the group in the appropriate order.
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PROGRAMME PROPOSAL |
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First Day: | |
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08:00 to 08:30 |
Welcome and Introduction |
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08:30 to 09:00 |
Introduction of participants |
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09:00 to 09:30 |
Workshop Presentation |
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09:30 to 10:00 |
Coffee Break |
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10:00 to 10:30 |
Socialization, Sexual Roles and Stereotypes |
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Exercise. Group work |
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10:30 to 13:00 |
Female and male models in educational materials |
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Exercise. Group work. |
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13:00 to 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 to 15:30 |
Exercise, continuation |
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Exercise, Group work |
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Second Day: |
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08:00 to 10:00 |
Flexibilization of models |
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Exercise. Group work |
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10:00 to 10:30 |
Coffee break |
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10:30 to 12:00 |
Exercise, continuation |
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12:00 to 13:00 |
Plenary Session to share results |
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13:00 to 14:00 |
Lunch |
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14:00 to 15:30 |
Stereotype Free! |
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Exercise. Group work |
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15:30 to 16:30 |
Plenary Session to share results and to evaluate the workshop |
After presenting the programme proposed agenda, participation is encouraged to introduce advisable modifications and to establish the rules of the game, such as:
RULES OF THE GAME
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Schedule Free participation Respect towards individuals and their opinions, etc. |
This will also be written on a flipchart and should remain in a place visible for the whole group.
TIME NEEDED: 30 minutes
MATERIALS:
- Flipchart
- Paper
- Felt tip markers
- Masking tape
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WORKSHOP OBJECTIVES: 1. To contribute to eradicate sexism in educational materials, creating awareness among all of the individuals who participate in the preparation of textbooks, school guides, workbooks and educational materials in general, regarding the need to eliminate stereotyped roles and sexist messages of boys and girls, men and women. 2. To transfer a simple analysis methodology and disseminate guidelines for the identification of sexual stereotypes and traditional roles in teaching materials. At the same time, to offer practical tools and guidelines to authors, writers, editors, and illustrators which they can apply in their work in order to produce stereotype free educational materials. |
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TOPICS 1. Sexual stereotypes and roles. Rigid models. |
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