A School in Spain Teaches Boys How To Do Chores

Gender-based school subjects may not only reinforce gender stereotypes but also prevent students from acquiring the skills everyone needs in life. The Montecastelo school, located in Vigo, Spain, breaks the stereotype that women must do most of the housework. Here’s how the school’s program helps to fight for gender equality.

In 2018 the school included home economics classes in their curriculum. During these classes, the male students have an opportunity to acquire all the essential life skills including plumbing, ironing, sewing, cooking, etc.

A School in Spain Teaches Boys How To Do Chores

Here the male students are learning to iron the clothes. Such classes not only help to fight for gender equality but also make the students more independent.

The boys are also taught how to cook. An important skill, isn’t it?

Here the students are arranging flowers. Such work requires a lot of patience, which is also a great trait to have.

And here is the final result. It’s definitely worth the time spent!

The school also has a sewing class for boys.

Did you have similar classes at your school? Feel free to share your experience in the comment section!

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