Eurolis Seminar 2024
Eurolis Seminar 2024. Gender roles and Stereotypes in children literature. What can librarians do? Children’s books have a significant place in children’s development, as they contribute to shaping 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.). What can librarians do to challenge male and female stereotypes, promote positive role models, and celebrate gender equality? The seminar will seek to analyse experiences on how libraries from different European countries, contribute significantly to the understanding of what librarians do regarding gender roles and stereotypes in children’s literature.