Language and gender: Early Childhood Studies students voice

Eva Mikuska, Andre Kurowski

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Abstract

Students are entering university with contemporary meanings and beliefs around the use of gender related language that could challenge the traditional interpretation and understanding of gender. Thus, the topic of gender and language is an attractive topic to engage with students’ and to involve them into a debate. This qualitative research was carried out on Early Childhood Studies students, both traditional and non-traditional, by means of self-directed focus groups. The aims were to listen to students voices to find out their views on the language of gender diversity, the variability of gender, and the extent to which language can reflect, create, and shape gender identity. It was argued that with increasing global awareness of gender diversity, the findings of this research offer the ways in which students learn, interpret, use, and understand the language of gender.
Original languageEnglish
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
Publication statusPublished - 2 Nov 2024
EventTACTYC Voices From the Early Years: Children, Families, Professionals - Aston University, Birmingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 2 Nov 20242 Nov 2024
https://www.tactyc.org.uk/ourevents

Conference

ConferenceTACTYC Voices From the Early Years: Children, Families, Professionals
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBirmingham
Period2/11/242/11/24
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Keywords

  • Gender
  • early childhood education and care
  • early childhood studies

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