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Challenge gender stereotypes through research and action.

Design inclusive solutions for your university and community. A course for students who want to challenge the status quo — from the classroom to real projects that impact university life.

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Funded by European UnionErasmus+ ProgrammeFree accessUniversity-level certificate
6h Total duration
Free No cost, fully funded
4 Modules
EU Certified

A project by:

European UnionErasmus+Labs4ChangeUniversität HamburgUniversidad de ChileUniversità di Bologna
Curriculum

4 modules — 6 hours of structured learning

M01 ·

Gender and Society

  • Understanding gender as a social construction
  • Key concepts: sex vs. gender, intersectionality, privilege
  • Historical milestones in gender equality
  • Current data on gender gaps in education, economy, and politics
M02 ·

Stereotypes in Media and Culture

  • Representation in advertising, film, and social media
  • Unconscious bias: how it forms and how it persists
  • Language and framing as mechanisms of reinforcement
  • Critical media analysis tools and methodologies
M03 ·

Gender in the Workplace and Economy

  • The gender pay gap: data, causes, and contested explanations
  • Glass ceiling and glass floor dynamics
  • The care economy and its systemic undervaluation
  • Inclusive organizational policies and entrepreneurship through a gender lens
M04 ·

From Awareness to Action

  • Designing gender-responsive interventions
  • Advocacy strategies and institutional engagement
  • Allyship in practice: beyond symbolic support
  • Measuring and communicating social impact
How it works

Flexible, collaborative, action-oriented

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Self-paced modules

Four 1.5-hour modules delivered asynchronously on Teachable. Study at your own pace, from anywhere.

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Applied exercises

Each module includes a practical exercise to apply concepts directly to your university or community context.

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Peer review

Structured feedback from fellow students across the consortium. Critical dialogue is built into the methodology.

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Certificate

EU-recognized certificate issued upon completion of all four modules.

Created by

Program designers and consortium

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Gabriela Carrasco

Co-founder, 2811 Global

Sustainable finance program designer for UNESCO and CORFO. Gender and inclusion specialist with experience in EU-funded academic programs.

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Academic Lead

Labs4Change Consortium

TBA

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Research Mentor

Erasmus+ Network

TBA

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

This course is designed for university students at any stage of their degree. No prior background in gender studies is required. The program is relevant to students in social sciences, humanities, education, business, engineering, and any other field — gender stereotypes are present in every sector.
Yes. Beyond Gender Academy is fully funded by the European Union through the Erasmus+ programme, as part of the Labs4Change consortium. There is no tuition, no registration fee, and no hidden costs.
The course is available in English and Spanish. Materials are adapted for both languages. A B1 level in the language of your choice is sufficient.
No. The program is designed to be accessible to students with no prior background in gender theory or social sciences. Module 1 builds the foundational conceptual framework from the ground up.
The course is structured as four self-paced modules of 1.5 hours each, totaling 6 hours. You can complete them in one sitting or spread them out across several days — the schedule is entirely yours.
Yes. Students who complete all four self-paced modules will receive a certificate recognized by the EU Erasmus+ programme.
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