Abstract
This case study explores how literature, in particular poetry, can be used as an educational platform within the secondary classroom to explore gender identity. A six-week unit of poetry was created as part of a broader project to enable pupils to reflect on their personal and familial experiences of gender, whilst also utilising creative writing and performance as a tool for self-expression. The all-female class were studied before, during and after the learning process to holistically evaluate their development of gender-consciousness. A key area of focus is the strengths and limitations of the use of performance poetry when developing awareness of gender identity within adolescents.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 372-387 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | English in Education |
| Volume | 56 |
| Issue number | 4 |
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| Publication status | Published - 8 Jul 2022 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:With thanks to Helen Pankhurst for motivating us to undertake this research topic through her inspirational work. Thanks also to Elizabeth Mills for her guidance and support throughout the research process, as well as the English department in the school in which this research was undertaken. Finally, thank you to our pupil participants for being so cooperative and inspiring to work with.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2022 The Author(s). Published by Informa UK Limited, trading as Taylor & Francis Group.