Provided by: Art Works for Change |Published on: November 21, 2022
Articles/Websites Grades 9-12, ap-college
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This article introduces the artwork and stories of women from around the world, highlighting several social issues, including protection from forced or early marriage, access to reproductive health, and protection from child labor.
The resource includes sculptures, paintings, photography, and a short video and focuses on human rights and gender equality.
The article introduces topics like feminist theory and social justice, which the teacher can expand upon in class.
Have students reflect on the importance of empowerment in addressing social issues and how gender equality and access to education and healthcare are connected to climate change.
As a follow-up activity, have students look into the work of the groups and projects presented.
This video can be used to expand on women's empowerment.
The connections between the rights of women and girls and climate change are outlined in this TED video, so have your students watch this before or after viewing this art gallery to make the connection.
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Art Works for Change
Art Works for Change is a nonprofit organization that creates contemporary art exhibitions and storytelling projects to address critical social and environmental issues.
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