Başak Turan

4.45 The Role of Arts Education in Reducing Gender Inequality (Paper)

Başak Turan – TOBB University of Economics and Technology, Turkey

Beste Tan – Ankara Hacı Bayram Veli University, Turkey

Abstract:

Art which leads individuals to question their stereotypes, is effective in raising social awareness about gender equality. This study focuses on the potential of arts education to reduce violence against women and examines its role in building emotional resilience and social awareness. Through a comprehensive review of existing literature, it explores the increase in violence against women where arts education is underdeveloped. The impact of the arts in raising people's social awareness of gender equality is emphasized. This can be used to address the growing problems of gender inequality and create more peaceful and safe societies. An art education proposal has also been developed based on the idea that integrating art education into both school curricula and social programs will have a positive impact on reducing violence against women. Our research aims to reduce violence against women by creating social awareness through art education. In the research, qualitative research method was used through literature review and focus group interviews.