November 14,2019 We celebrated this children’s day by dancing together along with many other events. 800 students in our school danced together and it was mainly a student -lead event starting from choreography to executing it on the final day. This idea of dancing together came to us in one of our gender workshops. WeContinue reading “Dancing Away!”
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Expressions through Art
We had asked the kids from 6th to 9th kids on the theme, ‘If they are creating their world, How would it be?’. Such an abstract theme for adults, right? Some of the things kids drew are, Samosa clouds, Noodle trees, chicken feet tree so that anyone can bite and eat and no one wouldContinue reading “Expressions through Art”
Discussions on Constitution
August 15,2019 In an effort to raise the level of awareness of the Indian constitution, and how it is practically applied in our daily lives, 1. Awareness sessions were held for Students, where they were educated on the functional framework and the implementation of the constitution. Highlights: We discussed the constitutional values including liberty, justiceContinue reading “Discussions on Constitution”
Discussions from Classes
July 14,2019 I have done gender training with farmers and adults but with children, it’s much more interesting and fun. Chechis in Kerala used to ask so when are you going to do with our husbands. We (Sethulakshmi Vinayan and I) discuss the difference in gender and sex, Patriarchy, effects of masculinity on boys andContinue reading “Discussions from Classes”
Beginning of Gender and Sexual Harassment workshop In C.P.Vidya Mandir School
July 2,2019 We (Sethulakshmi Vinayan and I) did a Gender and sexual harassment workshop in the school I studied in. It was a surreal experience to lecture the teachers on gender ( And, a few of them have asked me not to talk to boys in the past). Please refer to the write up below forContinue reading “Beginning of Gender and Sexual Harassment workshop In C.P.Vidya Mandir School”
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