Mensch or Macho? Mother or Model...or Manager? How do we understand gender roles? This package contains a range of information on the topic of gender. It includes Jewish texts and sources (Biblical and Talmudic) as well as poems and articles. Some of the content also explores gender issues in Israel - How did the chalutzim (early pioneers of the state) understand gender? What role do women currently play in the military and politics?
There are some resources which could help your explore gender roles in hadracha and in your movement.
There are also some ideas for activities that you can run with young people - creating space for them to challenge stereotypes and explore the role that gender issues might play in their lives.
These are a series of Jewish sources on Gender issues, mainly relating to the role of women in Judaism. These can be used to spark discussion and present different perspectives
These are two poems demonstrating different understandings of femininity and masculinity. Eshet Chayil (woman of valour) and 'If' by Rudyard Kipling, can be used to trigger discussion with young people about the role that gender plays in their lives. Do they relate to the traditional expectations or understandings of their gender?
This resource contains information about different aspects of gender to consider when working with young people - how can we create safe space and challenge stereotypes. There is a 'gender audit' to help you asses the culture in your movement or organisation.
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