Smita wanted to sensitize her learners about gender disparity and stereotypes related to work. What should Smita choose to do in her class from the following suggestions ?

The correct answer is: Invite a student’s mother to class who is an auto driver.

Explanation:

Gender stereotypes are generalized beliefs or preconceived notions about the roles, behaviors, and occupations suitable for individuals based on their gender.

To break these stereotypes and sensitize students about gender equality:

1. Presenting real-world counter-stereotypical role models (such as a female auto driver, female pilot, or male nurse/homemaker) helps students critically analyze and question traditional societal norms.

2. Inviting a student's mother who works as an auto driver provides an interactive, relatable experience that directly demonstrates that women can excel in non-traditional careers traditionally dominated by men.

Why other options are incorrect:

• Presenting students with stereotypical models reinforces existing biases rather than dismantling them.

• Showing flashcards of different kinds of work without specific counter-stereotypical context may not actively challenge existing misconceptions.

• Asking only boys to sweep the classroom daily creates another form of gender bias rather than promoting equality and shared responsibility.