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Building a Human Figure

Educational Institution/Organization

Location

Italy

Area/s of intervention

Curriculum

Objective

To deconstruct gender stereotypes associated to appearance and attitudes

Short description of the activities

Boys and girls are in couples to observe each other. They look at each other, perceive them, and highlight their characteristics and peculiarities of the other child.
The educator guides the observation by asking general questions about several characteristics such as their hair, their voice, their attitude, etc.
It is important to put the concept of person before he/she concepts.

The Practice has contributed to

  • Value the unicity of each person
  • Avoid association between certain characteristics and a specific gender
  • Value the unicity of each person

Target group

Boys and girls from pre-primary and primary school

Funding

Self-funded

Duration

30 to 45 minutes