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EUROLIS SEMINAR 2024
November 22 | 10:00 am – 4:30 pm
Gender Roles and Stereotypes in Children’s Literature: What Can Librarians Do?
Children’s books have a significant place in children’s development, as they contribute to shape their identity, aspirations and expectations of gender roles in families and society. However, the majority of the books represent a world full of traditional, binary and stereotypical gender roles (boys described as active and domineering, girls described as sweet and conforming, etc.) So what can librarians do to challenge male and female stereotypes, promote positive role models and celebrate gender equality?
