Feminism in Schools

Have you ever wondered why most people don't want to be associated with the word feminism? 

I think it's because not everyone knows what it really means, probably they associate it with hating men or favoring women, when in reality it is a question of establishing a balance of rights between the two genders. 

But then how can we educate people with this true meaning? 

The answer is simply: starting from schools. 

At school, in addition to the basic subjects, they try to teach students how to live together and prepare them for the real world. 

Many times we talk about other important issues such as bullying, cyberbullying, discrimination based on skin color, waste sorting, etc. 

But little or never is there any talk about the struggles of feminism or against gender violence. 

How do they prepare students for the real world if they don’t talk about these important topics? 

I believe that a "preparation for life" lesson should be added to the school system, both to talk about feminism and other important topics, such as those mentioned above, and with which students may have to deal in their lives outside the school walls. 

These lessons would serve first of all to explain to students the meaning of movement, to tell the story of the evolution of feminism and the goals achieved, and how to contribute to the fight for rights even with small gestures. 

I think teachers need to find the best way to sensitize students and make them comfortable with movement, using examples of famous feminists, such as celebrities from film, music, sports, politics and much more. 

And what do you think? 

Would you like to see a lesson like this added to schools?

Should everyone talk more about this topic? 

What would you do to raise awareness among other people?

By Anna Grassi