A transformative seminar was conducted to the Parents-Teachers Association (PTA) Officers and Grade 10 students of the Integrated School of Lawa last November 08, 2024, to shed light on the often-overlooked issue of gender biases and stereotypes embedded in the school curriculum.

𝐌𝐬. 𝐉𝐚𝐬𝐦𝐢𝐧 𝐏. 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐧, 𝐺𝐴𝐷 𝑆𝑢𝑝𝑒𝑟𝑣𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝐴𝑑𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑖𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑂𝑓𝑓𝑖𝑐𝑒𝑟, conducted a seminar to educate attendees on how gender biases subtly infiltrate educational practices and materials, shaping students’ perceptions of gender roles from an early age.

Ms. Siman provided an insightful analysis of how gender stereotypes manifest in various areas of the school system, such as instructional materials, classroom teaching strategies, learning media, and school policies. She highlighted how textbooks often reinforce traditional gender roles, with male characters depicted in leadership or professional positions, while female characters are often relegated to domestic or supportive roles. Furthermore, she pointed out how classroom dynamics may unconsciously favor one gender over the other, whether in terms of teacher expectations or participation opportunities.

Throughout the seminar, parents and students were encouraged to reflect on how gender stereotypes might be influencing their own experiences and beliefs. Ms. Siman’s session sparked a call to action for the school community to become more proactive in fostering an inclusive, equitable environment where all students—regardless of gender—can thrive without the constraints of outdated stereotypes.

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