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Fairytales and gender stereotypes in the classroom

Victoria Brockett and her son (SBS)

Victoria Brockett and her son (SBS) Source: SBS

Preschool teachers in Victoria are being encouraged to break down gender stereotypes in the classroom with fewer stories about princes and princesses. The Andrews Government denies it wants to ban fairytales but says it does want to improve male attitudes towards women from an early age and reduce domestic violence later in life.Gareth Boreham, Abby Dinham report



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