Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Σχολική Συμβουλευτική και ΚαθοδήγησηLibrary of the School of Education
Author:
Koumpaki Kalliopi
Supervisors info:
Άννα Τσιμπουκλή, Επίκουρη Καθηγήτρια, ΠΤΔΕ, ΕΚΠΑ
Κωνσταντίνα Τσώλη, Αναπληρώτρια Καθηγήτρια, ΠΤΔΕ, ΕΚΠΑ
Νικόλαος Αλεξόπουλος, Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, ΠΤΔΕ, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Αντιλήψεις των εκπαιδευτικών πρωτοβάθμιας εκπαίδευσης για τα έμφυλα στερεότυπα
Translated title:
Perceptions of primary education educators regarding gender stereotypes
Summary:
Gender stereotypes are a crucial issue that affects individuals in all aspects of their lives. These stereotypes are instilled in people's consciousness through the social environment in which they are born and raised. A key agent with a critical role in either fostering or combating gender stereotypes is the educational system. As primary representatives, educators have the ability to shape students' perceptions and attitudes towards gender, promoting equality and social justice. For this reason, the present study explores the perceptions and attitudes of primary school teachers towards gender stereotypes, as well as their abilities to combat them.
To achieve the research goals, both quantitative and qualitative methods were used. The quantitative part involved the “Teacher Efficacy for Gender Equality Practice (TEGEP) Scale” (Miralles-Cardona et al., 2021), completed online by 63 teachers. To better understand the findings, the qualitative part followed, which included a group interview with 7 teachers.
The research findings revealed that, despite educators' awareness of gender issues, there are significant gaps in their training and knowledge. Although they express a positive attitude toward promoting equality and fostering healthy relationships among students, many struggle to define fundamental concepts such as biological and social gender and to incorporate gender perspectives into teaching. Additionally, educators attribute the cultivation of stereotypes mainly to the family and show hesitation in school-family collaboration. Finally, while there is a willingness for further training, challenges remain in effectively combating gender stereotypes due to inadequate knowledge and support.
Main subject category:
Education
Keywords:
gender stereotypes, gender, primary education, gender dimension in education
