Drawing inequalities

These guidelines were created to help teachers organise their own “Drawing Inequalities” activities in their schools, aiming at leveraging art as a powerful medium to promote gender equality and inclusion in STEM fields. By fostering awareness of intersectional inequalities and encouraging collaborative creativity, it aims to inspire meaningful dialogue and action, bridging the gap between artistic expression and scientific innovation.

The “Drawing Inequalities” guidelines provide a framework for organising a school activity that uses art to promote gender equality and inclusion in STEM fields. Students work in groups to design posters that challenge stereotypes and highlight inclusivity. The process begins with brainstorming and idea sharing, followed by a classroom discussion on intersectional inequalities, including topics like race, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and disabilities. Afterwards, students have a month to complete and print their posters, which are displayed in a central school location to raise awareness and inspire the broader student body.

In the Drawing/Computer/Art and Design class ask students to create groups of four persons to design or draw a poster that promotes gender equality and inclusion in STEM areas. Inform the students that they have one week, until the next class, to think of ideas on how to use art to fight stereotypes and promote gender equality and inclusion in STEM areas. Students may begin brainstorming ideas during the same class to initiate the oral design of their posters. In the next class, following the presentation of students’ ideas, engage in a discussion about the topics they have selected and talk to them about intersectional inequalities. The discussion may include issues related to coloured people, transgender individuals, aging, socioeconomic class, and disabilities. After the discussion inform the students that they have a month to complete and print their posters. The posters can be displayed in a school area accessible to all students, aiming to inform and raise awareness.