Hello everyone! My name is Gemma, I am an actress, social worker and therapist very interested in how to implement gender equitable storytelling in my work, and I am eager to learn.

I agree with your point about Ariel. It shows how a story can be entertaining while still reinforcing gender expectations. I especially like your suggestion of giving Ariel more focus on her own goals and independence. Romance could remain part of the story without being presented as the main reason for her transformation. This would create…

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Media Example: The Perfect Find

One example of media content that can contain gender stereotypes is The Perfect Find, where women’s personal and professional choices are sometimes portrayed through expectations about relationships, appearance, and age.

The stereotype I noticed is the idea that a woman’s value or happiness is strongly connected…

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<b data-section-id=”12j2gcp” data-start=”206″ data-end=”245″>Reflection: <em data-start=”222″ data-end=”233″>No Be War Music Video

For me, <em data-start=”255″ data-end=”266″>No Be War is more than just a music video about peace. It shows how music and creative storytelling can be used to talk about issues that affect people in their…

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Hi everyone! My name is Dr Pure, and I’m from Nigeria. I work with Unchained Vibes Africa, a cultural organization that uses the arts and creative expression to promote social change, civic engagement, human rights, and cultural diversity.

I’m interested in creating stories that highlight people, communities, culture, and social issues,…

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• Content Analyzed: Digital comedy skits on social media platforms (TikTok and Instagram Reels) centered on daily relationships and youth culture.
• ​Representation & Biases: Women in comedic skits are frequently cast in predictable, exaggerated roles—often framed as overly demanding, emotional, or the strict “nagging partner.” Men are typically…

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Hello everyone! My name is Meg and I’m from Kenya. I create stories using illustrations that help people to understand more about the human body and its processes. I hope to gain some critical insight into equal representation – especially because the science of anatomy and physiology has been so dominated by men. I want to challenge narratives.

A piece of media that comes to mind is <em data-start=”39″ data-end=”59″>The Little Mermaid, particularly Ariel’s character. Her story can be seen as reinforcing the idea that a woman may need to change herself or give up part of her identity for love. Although the movie is entertaining, the story could have given more focus to Ariel’s own… Read more

One piece of content I recently watched made me think about how women are often represented in media. Women can sometimes be portrayed mainly through their appearance, relationships, or traditional roles, while men are more often shown as leaders, decision-makers, or providers. If I could change one thing, I would show women in more diverse…

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Hi everyone, My name is Ivon Karwitha from Nairobi, Kenya. I’m a writer passionate about both books and screenplays, and I’m also the founder of Ivonry Productions, a production house I’ve been building since 2022. I naturally love art and storytelling, and I’m excited to be part of the Gender Equitable Storytelling (GES) Learning… Read more

Hi, I am Oge. I write non-fiction and flash fiction. I hope to gain experience from this course.

Hello ! Hello, great people. My name is Timothy Agevi am from Kenya. I write sci-fi, erotic and inspirational stories and hope to gain relevant skills to incorporate gender equity in my stories and appreciate that point of view more deeply.

Which content collection did you choose?

I chose the content collection featuring advertisements and social media content that portray men and women in everyday family, work, and social settings.

2. What gender norms, stereotypes, or assumptions did you notice?

I noticed some traditional gender stereotypes. Women were often portrayed as…

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I’ll start by asking a question, “Does understanding of gender preserve the dignity, humanity, responsibility and flourishing of both men and women?”
I watched a number of debates by Charlie Kirk and at times there would be hostility, profiling and stereotyping from the audience.

The fundamental idea here is that male and female are different,…

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Hi everyone! 👋🏽

My name is Abdulazeez, and I’m from Nigeria . I’m a Creative Director, Designer, and storyteller, and I create stories mainly through visual content, advertising, and creative campaigns.

I’m excited to be part of this course and looking forward to learning new storytelling techniques, sharpening my creative thinking, and…

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Hi everyone!

My name is Abdulazeez, a Creative Director, Designer, and the founder of Shapad Communications. I’m really excited to be part of this community.

A big thank you to Zainab for the warm welcome. I truly appreciate it!

I’m looking forward to connecting with everyone, learning from the community, sharing ideas, and growing…

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Hi everyone! 👋🏽

My name is Abdulazeez, a Creative Director, Designer, and the founder of Shapad Communications. I’m really excited to be part of this community.

A big thank you to Zainab for the warm welcome. I truly appreciate it! 🙏🏽

I’m looking forward to connecting with everyone, learning from the community, sharing ideas, and growing…

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Identify a piece of media content that contains a gender stereotype or bias. Briefly describe the content.

I would use the Kenyan manosphere as an example. By manosphere, I am referring to the wider online media space where men create and consume content centred around male experiences, relationships, masculinity, finances, dating and…

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Identify a piece of media content that contains a gender stereotype or bias. Briefly describe the content.

I would use the Kenyan manosphere as an example. By manosphere, I am referring to the wider online media space where men create and consume content centred around male experiences, relationships, masculinity, finances, dating and…

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Hello everyone. I am Rukayat Zubair, a filmmaker, screenwriter/director from Nigeria. I just love art and expression in all it’s forms. I am a graduate of Film Arts & Production from the National Film Institute and I have been on the peripherals of the Nigerian Film Industry for years.

I am very excited to be here and can’t wait to dive into…

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Hello, I’m Asani Alimi. I’m a poet and a Yorùbá content creator. I am hoping to learn how to incorporate gender-equitable storytelling principles into my work and to meet amazing creators from Nigeria and Kenya. Thank you

A woman cleans the house alone while her husband and kids make a mess. She’s stressed until the bleach makes everything spotless.It shows cleaning and home care as only a woman’s job, while men are careless and uninvolved. Show the husband and wife cleaning together, or the dad handling chores while mom works. The ad still sells, but feels…

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Hello, my name is Stephanie Mbavan Ingya, connecting from Nigeria, and I tell stories through documentaries, and I hope to gain more insight and knowledge in my field of interest.