In 2021, India ranked 140th in the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Index. In our country, most of the young girls and women are vulnerable which makes them struggle everyday for their basic human rights.
In this workshop, we will be exploring the intersection of “Design Thinking” and “Classroom Drama”. Design Thinking provides a non-linear, user-centred framework which can be easily adapted to any classroom setting. In our workshop, participants will get to understand “what” and “how” design thinking can be adapted to drama activities and exercises. Case studies around gender equality from rural parts of India will serve as a catalyst to dissect both the worlds of design thinking and drama. We have tailored the workshop to keep in mind the needs of educators in classroom settings. Participants will leave with resources to use in their classroom to start conversations around gender and to take forward action in their communities.