The Discursive manifestation of gender and generational Gap Among Secondary School Teachers

Abstract

This study explores the issue of gender and age stereotypes, which are becoming more normal in the Algerian society. Stereotypical perceptions about men and women, youth and the elderly appear to be normative, yet they have an insidious impact on both students andmost importantlyteachers. Therefore, this study examines teachers’ understanding of and sensitivity towards gender and age stereotypes. It highlights the need to train teachers in order to make them more aware and considerate of several social variables, as schools are the foundation of tolerance and mutual respect. The results of this thesis demonstrate the ways in which age and gender stereotypes are a predominantly cultural problem that must first be tackled among teachers, before it can be tackled among students.