You’ll use art, photography, poetry, music, or other forms of creative expression to convey your views on gender equality and challenge gender stereotypes. Whether through painting, writing, or performing, creativity can be a powerful tool for raising awareness and starting conversations about gender issues. By engaging others through your art, you’ll encourage reflection and inspire action towards a more gender-inclusive world.
First, get inspired!
TEDx Talk: “How Art Gives Shape to Cultural Change” by Thelma Golden.
This talk explores how art and artists can challenge social norms and drive cultural change, providing inspiration for using creative work to address social issues like gender equality..
“We Should All Be Feminists” by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie (TEDxEuston).
This iconic TED Talk blends literature, storytelling, and advocacy to challenge gender norms and offer a new understanding of feminism and equality, serving as inspiration for using personal voice and creative work to drive change.
Now, take action:
Through these activities, you’ll discover how creative expression can be used to communicate powerful messages about gender equality. You’ll gain confidence in using your art to raise awareness and inspire others to take action towards a more inclusive world.
Participate in an art showcase: Attend or virtually engage in an art exhibition or event that highlights gender equality, and share your thoughts on how the artwork impacted your understanding of the topic.
Create gender equality-themed art: Use any artistic medium (painting, poetry, photography, music, etc.) to create a piece of art that reflects your thoughts or experiences related to gender equality.
Share your art through social media: Share your artwork or re-post creative expressions by others on social media and use it to spark a conversation about gender equality. Encourage others to reflect and contribute their own creative pieces.
Get your badge.
Complete some of the activities from the list above and apply for a badge (=click the "Get this badge" button below).
Who is behind this activity?
Cities of Learning Network partners invite you to learn and do something about the European Youth Goal #2: Equality of All Genders. We value your efforts and contributions and therefore want to reward you with badge recognition.
Contact us for more details about the Erasmus+ co-funded project "European Youth Goals for Cities of Learning"
System&G, Greece - the project lead partner
CODEC, Belgium
Badgecraft, Lithuania
System&G Finland