“Li Ka Fe’l Tou” : The Influence of an Educational Television Program on Haitian Children’s Gender Beliefs
Dina L.G. Borzekowski,
Tanesha Mondestin,
Sacha St-Onge Ahmad
Abstract:This study examined whether an educational television show would affect young Haitian children’s gender perceptions. We first collected data on children’s beliefs about male and female characteristics and roles. Among 862 participating 6- and 7-year-olds from urban, peri-urban, and rural settings, we saw gender stereotypical beliefs about activities, traits, and occupations. We conducted a school-based intervention over a 10-week period, in which children were randomly assigned to watch a children’s television… Show more
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