Combating gender stereotypes by highlighting women’s contribution to the history of societies

FINDINGS

We want to reshape the historical narrative by spotlighting women’s significant contributions throughout history, addressing the prevalent male-dominated perspective.

— HerStory Consortium

Findings through the desk research and through the Focus Groups’ analysis shows that there is a gap in the gender-based knowledge in history

— Focus groups in Cyprus

The stakeholders emphasize the importance of giving voice: narrating, telling stories, and actively involving the new generations

— Focus groups in Italy

  • HerStory promo video

    HerStory promo video

    Acknowledging the accomplishments of women across various aspects of life greatly influences the cultivation of self-esteem and opens up fresh opportunities for girls and young women. In Athen’s transnational meeting, partners used the opportunity and filmed short videos. These videos represent statements of each partner about the HerStory project, it’s aim and importance to highlight…

  • HerStory tour experience in Athens

    HerStory tour experience in Athens

    Combining theory with practical application enhances understanding and facilitates the implementation of knowledge in real-world scenarios. By bridging the gap between theory and hands-on experience, individuals can develop a more comprehensive skill set and achieve greater success in their efforts. KEAN, partners from Athens, that host 2nd transnational project meeting, therefore showed consortium an example…

ABOUT HERSTORY

The project’s aims

  • Tackling gender stereotypes on social media, focusing on stereotypes that influence young people’s career choices.
  • Increasing awareness of existing online mechanisms that reinforce gender stereotypes and are related to professional life and career opportunities.
  • Promoting a different way of communicating/representing gender roles in employment/career opportunities on social media.