The Aula Magna of the Central Building of the University of La Laguna hosted last Wednesday, March 26, the seminar "Challenges of Feminism in the 21st Century: Education as a transformative force", a space for reflection on the role of education in the construction of a more egalitarian society promoted by the Department of History and Philosophy of Science, Education and Language, in collaboration with the Social Innovation Laboratory of the University of La Laguna (LabINS ULL).<\/p>\n
The aim of this meeting was to foster an enriching dialogue on the current challenges facing feminism from both academic and social perspectives. Key issues discussed included the need for gender-sensitive education, the impact of equality policies in education, and the challenges feminism faces today.<\/p>\n
The seminar followed a dynamic structure, promoting the participation of those present. The professor from the Faculty of Education and pedagogical director of LabINS ULL, M\u00f3nica Dios Rodr\u00edguez<\/a>, She presented and moderated the session. In her remarks, she emphasized that, \u201cin a constantly transforming world, feminism remains a vital force for building a more equitable, inclusive, and just society, even though it faces complex challenges such as intersectionality and resistance to progress in fundamental rights.\u201d In this context, she underscored the fundamental role of education as a tool for change capable of dismantling prejudices, fostering critical thinking, and transforming social reality.<\/p>\n Following the welcome, presentations were given by prominent experts in gender studies and education from the University of La Laguna, who addressed the topic of the meeting from a critical and reflective perspective.<\/p>\n The participants were Elisa J. P\u00e9rez Rosales<\/a>, professor at the Faculty of Education, PhD in Philosophy and expert in gender studies, equality policies and evaluation of public policies, as well as a member of the University Institute of Women's Studies and the research groups NEXUS and PEDACRI.<\/p>\n