Gener 101 - Digital Tool
Discover Digital Tools Gender 101: Support for Teachers, Parents and Children
In today's rapidly changing world, understanding and supporting gender diversity is becoming crucial both in education and in everyday life. Gender 101 Digital Tools were created to help teachers, parents and children better understand these issues and support young people in discovering and expressing their gender identity.
Why is Gender 101 so important?
For teachers
Today’s classrooms are places where every child should feel safe and accepted. Gender 101 Tools provide practical advice and resources to help create an inclusive environment where every student can express themselves in a way that is consistent with their gender identity. This allows teachers to better understand and respond to the needs of their students while building empathy and understanding for all children.
For parents
For many parents, understanding gender diversity can be a challenge. Gender 101 Tools offers support and knowledge to help parents better understand their children and support them in discovering their identity. This allows parents to build stronger, more trusting relationships with their children while ensuring they feel safe and accepted at home.
For children
Children and young people often face the challenge of discovering their identity in a world full of stereotypes and social pressures. Gender 101 tools offer them a space to safely express themselves and explore their gender identity. This allows young people to feel more confident in who they are and develop in a way that is true to their true selves.
What questions will you find in Gender 101?
What is gender identity?This question introduces the topic of gender identity by explaining that it is a deeply embedded part of each person's identity that may or may not align with the sex assigned at birth.
Can gender identity change?Here we discuss how gender identity may evolve over time and what factors may influence it, showing that it is a natural and individual process for each person.
How to support a child with a diverse gender identity?Practical tips for parents and teachers to help support their child in discovering and expressing their gender identity on a daily basis, whether it is a phase or a permanent part of their identity.
How to talk about gender diversity with other children?Suggestions for activities and language that can help promote acceptance and understanding among peers, which is key to building an open and empathetic environment.
Join us in building a better future
Gender 101 Digital Tools are not just educational materials; they are also tools that help build a future in which every child feels valued and accepted, regardless of gender identity. We invite parents, children, and teachers to use these tools to work together to create a more open, understanding, and empathetic world.
Together we can improve the world for all by inspiring, learning and supporting diversity.
The digital guide is available here.