The Training of Trainers Manual - UNFPA

Day 2
Closure
Stress that stereotyped ideas about female and male qualities can be damaging,
because they limit our potential to develop the full range of possible human
capacities. By accepting these stereotypes, we restrict our own actions and lose the
ability to determine our own behaviour, interests, or skills. For example, as a result
of gender stereotyping, men are discouraged from participating in ‘women’s work’
(such as childcare), while women are dissuaded from choosing careers that are
traditionally male-dominated (such as engineering).
Emphasize that refusing to be stereotyped does not mean that we cannot enjoy
displaying qualities that are usually associated with our own sex, but that it is
important for all of us to make our own decisions about what we do.
Wrap-up
The facilitator provides a brief review of the topics covered during the day.
Participants are asked to think back on the day’s activities and discuss some of the
central themes. They can give feedback on how they feel the training is going.
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