A survey which was conducted among students across 28 primary schools in St Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG), has revealed that most boys feel marginalised and believe that they are being treated unfairly in the classroom.
This data led to an interactive workshop entitled “Understanding Gender Stereotypes: A Workshop for Parents” where over 50 parents, and caregivers, were informed of the different stereotypes that affect male students.
This session, which took place on May 19, 2026 at the UWI Global Campus SVG, marked a milestone for the ongoing, multi-year educational initiative ‘Full Potential Programme,’ which is being implemented locally by the Caribbean Innovation Leadership Lab (CILL) in close partnership with the Ministry of Education.
The programme has been engaging educators, school leaders, and Ministries of Education across Dominica, St. Lucia and SVG to ensure schools are safer, fairer, and more empowering for every child.
The programme also represented the first workshop of its kind under the project in SVG to specifically target parents and caregivers rather than educators.
Data revealed that female students observed clear gender divisions and disciplinary imbalances at school. Specifically, the girls noted that only boys play football and are tasked with lifting desks and chairs.
Furthermore, they pointed out that boys face much harsher treatment, allowing girls to routinely get away with things that would otherwise get boys into trouble.
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