Deconstruct Gender Stereotypes in Youth Leadership: Examine how gender stereotypes are still in place and how they affect young people’s leadership, noting stereotyped ideas about what makes a good leader.
Explore Barriers to Gender-Inclusive Youth Leadership: Examine institutional, cultural, and systemic obstacles that prevent people of all genders from equally participating in young leadership roles.
Highlight Success Stories of Gender-Inclusive Youth Leadership: Showcase and analyze instances of successful gender-inclusive youth leadership, emphasizing positive role models and effective strategies for breaking stereotypes.
Assess the Impact of Mentorship Programs on Gender Equality: Evaluate the role of mentorship programs in promoting gender equality in youth leadership, assessing their effectiveness in breaking stereotypes and fostering inclusion.
Identify Best Practices for Gender-Inclusive Youth Leadership Programs: Compile a set of best practices and recommendations for designing and implementing youth leadership programs that actively break gender stereotypes and promote equality.
Examine Policy Implications for Gender-Inclusive Youth Leadership: Analyze existing policies and propose recommendations for policy changes that can support and enhance gender-inclusive youth leadership initiatives.
Measure Attitudinal Shifts in Youth Leadership: Conduct surveys and interviews to measure changes in attitudes and perceptions regarding gender and youth leadership, both within the youth cohort and among key stakeholders.
Promote Intersectionality in Youth Leadership Discussions: Ensure an intersectional approach by examining how factors such as race, ethnicity, socio-economic status, and sexual orientation intersect with gender in the context of youth leadership.
Engage in Advocacy for Gender-Inclusive Youth Leadership: Develop an advocacy strategy to raise awareness about the importance of breaking gender stereotypes in youth leadership and promote gender equality.
Contribute to Academic Discourse on Gender and Youth Leadership: Publish research findings and insights to contribute to academic discussions and expand the body of knowledge on gender and youth leadership.
