Gender stereotypes are holding Mia back from being who she wants to be.

Girls like Mia are being told that science is just for boys, that playing sports isn't for girls and that they can be nice, but not intelligent or brave.

We are working to change this. 

What are we doing to #SmashStereotypes?

Fawcett's recent Big Give fundraiser raised over £12,000 to support parents to tackle gender stereotypes with their children. 

It takes a whole community working together to help a child become who they want to be.  

Unlimited Potential

Unlimited Potential - the final report of the Commission on Gender Stereotypes in Early Childhood sets out how gender expectations significantly limit children, causing problems such as lower self-esteem in girls and poorer reading skills in boys.

The report finds that stereotypes contribute towards the mental health crisis among children and young people, are at the root of girls’ problems with body image and eating disorders, higher male suicide rates and violence against women and girls. Stereotyped assumptions also significantly limit career choices, contributing to the gender pay gap. The report also evidences that parents want to see change and sets out a number of practical solutions.

• Read and download Unlimited Potential report here
• Read #SmashStereotypes timeline here - which sets out the stages at which children and infants encounter those stereotypes.

Join Fawcett and help us #SmashStereotypes 

You can join our growing movement today for as little as £1 per month, support our campaign to #SmashStereotypes and help women and girls to reach their full potential. 

Become a Fawcett member here.