Why gender stereotypes harm everyone on their lifelong learning journeys
Why gender stereotypes harm everyone on their lifelong learning journeys
Angharad Morgan, Gender Action Programme Co-ordinator has written a blog post for NCFE.
‘Gender stereotypes harm everyone. They place us all into binary boxes, impacting the way we develop, learn and view ourselves. Before a child is even born, their biological sex has determined how society will define them, through a gender binary.’
‘These seemingly harmless stereotypes will continue to impact everyone throughout their lives. This is felt even more so by black women, single parents, those from a lower socio-economic background, those with a disability and those from the LGBT+ community. These intersections should not be underestimated.’
Read the full article here: https://www.ncfe.org.uk/all-articles/gender-stereotypes-education-harmful/
Find out more about the Gender Action school Award Programme here.
