The Attitudes of Students towards Gender Stereotypes in Fine Art Classes
Keywords:
gender stereotypes, female artists, gender equality, fine art education, secondary school-leaving examAbstract
In textbooks and other teaching material in the field of fine art education, the work of female artists is still not taken into account, despite today’s growing knowledge about them. Female artists are still treated superficially, which can lead to low perceptions among students regarding their contributions. In our study we examined the attitudes of 50 secondary school students with an average age of 15.6 years towards this topic. The research revealed the existence of gender stereotypes and prejudices among the abovementioned population, based on gleaning answers from questionnaires and fine art assignments. The fact that fewer female artists are studied in regular fine art classes compared to male artists spreads unnecessary stereotypes and prejudices regarding the inferiority of female artists. If artists of both sexes are treated equally in regular classes, this can be beneficial for both sexes. It also enables us to implement the content of gender equality in the school environment, which is in line with contemporary educational guidelines.
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