The Seesaw of Equality is an educational project focusing on educating children to develop skills in observing, recognizing, and revising gender stereotypes in games. The goals of the program are to develop acceptance, respect and gender equality, while encouraging the acquisition of critical thinking towards the stereotypes and prejudices that arise from gender roles.
Specifically, through the search and finding of toys belonging to two random characters, Thalia and Theodore, children approach the stereotypical gender categorization of toys, habits, sports and clothes. Gradually, the right environment for collective decision-making is cultivated by the team. Children create a work of art free from gender stereotypes.
Within a safe framework of experiential education, the reflection and encouragement of discovering the needs and preferences of children are promoted, without being influenced by gender social expectations.
Designed by Ioanna Nikolaidou, Early School Educator
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