We're showing kids a world that is very scantily populated with women and female characters. They should see female characters taking up half the planet, which we do.
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We are in effect enculturating kids from the very beginning to see women and girls as not taking up half of the space.
Interpretation
What this quote means
This quote highlights the importance of teaching children about gender equality from an early age.
Geena Davis emphasizes that societal and cultural influences shape children's perceptions of gender roles. By promoting the idea that women and girls deserve equal recognition and presence, we can foster a sense of equality and fairness from a young age, encouraging future generations to value and respect all individuals irrespective of gender.
Themes
Gender EqualityEducationEnculturationWomenChildren
In practice
Example use cases
A teacher could use this quote to start a discussion about gender roles in class.
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