A Red-Haired Princess Breaks Stereotypes: "Courage is Within Us!"

On the second day of the "We Want Equal Tales!" project, which aims to dismantle stereotypes and gender norms in children's literature, the main theme focused on hidden messages in cinema and literature. In the activities coordinated by Asociación LEGO, youth from Spain, Turkey, Hungary, Ukraine, and Romania started the day with a training session titled "Gender Roles in Fairy Tales." During the training, the psychological impacts of classic fairy tales on children's subconscious minds were questioned.

The most striking event of the day was the screening of the animated movie "Brave," a film that subverts traditional princess tropes. Following the movie screening, which took place at the hotel with the participation of local people, the participants divided into international groups to conduct a deep "Brave Analysis." Through the character of Princess Merida—who stands on her own two feet and does not need a man to rescue her—the roles imposed on women and men by society were debated. The night concluded with a magnificent cultural night hosted by the teams from Turkey and Romania, where traditional dances and myths were shared.