Audiovisual strategies using film forums in educational contexts: female empowerment in basic and higher education

Estrategias audiovisuales mediante el cine foro en contextos educativos: empoderamiento femenino en educación básica y superior

Abstract

The use of audiovisual strategies through film forums in educational contexts, focusing on interaction and meaningful learning between students and teachers through cinema, particularly with the films "Matilde Hidalgo" and "Queen of Katwe". This study analyzes the impact of the film forum as a tool for female empowerment in basic and higher level students through a qualitative approach. The main results indicate that students feel motivated and involved, and that the films function as a tool for reflection on gender inequalities and opportunities in education. The document presents the perceptions, opinions and experiences of teachers and students, where an active response from the students in the film forum was observed, who expressed admiration for the protagonists and discussed their own realities and aspirations. The need to create spaces where cinema is a powerful tool to foster critical thinking and generate a change in the perception of gender roles and promoting resilience and equal opportunities is emphasized. Furthermore, it is recommended to continue implementing film forums in different areas of the academic curriculum, proposing a program that includes the active participation of women in activities where an environment can be created where gender stereotypes are challenged. This approach can contribute to the development of social skills and the creation of a more inclusive educational space on gender and power dynamics in society.

KEYWORDS: Film forum; Female empowerment; Visual education; Gender identity; Audiovisual strategies.