Gender representation is a serious issue that is constantly changing. Each month brings new issues to the forefront; strong teachers will use current events to help shape their dynamic lessons.
This lesson is part of a large mini-unit on Teaching Gender Representation in the Media. It can be used as a stand-alone piece or part of a larger conversation.
Resources
There are a wealth of resources available to help you continue exploring the issue of gender representation. While some specifically target classroom teachers, many are essayists who write passionately about feminism and contemporary concerns.
You will find a currated list that will help focus your ongoing exploration here.
Classroom Specific
The British Council: How to approach teaching gender equality to boys and girls
Australian Aid – Tool Kit on Gender Equality Results and Indicators
Teaching Tolerance – ‘Good Morning Boys and Girls’: When a simple greeting engenders stereotypes.
Pacific Standard – The Importance of Teaching Gender in International Relations Classrooms
Vanderbilt University – Teaching Beyond the Gender Binary in the University Classroom
Important Blogs
Research
Toronto District School Board – 2012 Gender Report
Next Steps…
As mentioned, Gender issues are constantly changing. Be sure to add updated sites that you follow in the comments below. I’ll work to add them to this living document.
If you haven’t seen the full Teaching Gender Representation in the Media unit, be sure to look at through all the different classroom-ready lessons. Or, you can just head straight to the Gender Lessons: Resource Download Page.
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