How Artistic Actions Can Foster Sensitivity to Equality in Diversity in Public University Participants and Observers

Amparo Alonso-Sanz1,2, Vicente Alfonso3
1Department of Teaching of Physical Education, Arts and Music, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain
2Facultad de Magisterio. Department of Teaching of Physical Education, Arts and Music, Universidad de Valencia. Avda. Tarongers, 4, Valencia, Spain
3Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology, Universitat de València, Valencia, Spain

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Sexist behaviors particularly affect women and LGTBI people. In the Spanish context, there is increasing interest in efforts to promote gender equality and respect for sexual diversity in universities. Public pedagogy has been shown to be helpful for reconsidering discriminatory beliefs and behaviors in the public space. This research evaluates nine queer artivist actions carried out from the perspective of arts-based public pedagogy, in order to define the characteristics that help to foster sensitivity to equality in diversity in the university community. A total of 762 members (students, professors, and administrative staff) of three Spanish universities participated in the study. Data collection took place in 2021. The impact is analyzed in terms of cognitive, affective, moral, and sensitivity levels, depending on the characteristics of the actions. Certain characteristics are linked to a positive impact on participant and observer audiences, such as focusing the actions on attitudes and emotions, identifying and redefining problems as creative resources, avoiding the ludic method, and not using aesthetics as an awareness-raising strategy. Specific characteristics of awareness actions are identified, depending on the type of audience. Universities should promote inclusive communities by enacting awareness campaigns to advance respect for sexual and gender minorities. More research is needed to further explore outcomes associated with arts-based public pedagogy. Specific content related to equality in diversity should be considered before making inclusive policy decisions in universities.

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