Project Summary: I am going to be teaching English in Asturias, Spain. I am excited to take the experiences that I have had with ESL in the US to the classroom in Spain. I will use my time outside of the classroom to explore gender equality in Spain. Spain has a complex recent history with regard to gender equality, swearing in the first majority-female cabinet last June while still suffering challenges, like a significant gender pay gap. This makes it fascinating location to study the process of a successful gender equality movement. Through volunteerism at a local domestic violence shelter, I hope to learn more about these strengths and weaknesses while sharing my previous knowledge of working with domestic violence services in the United states. This project will serve as a foundation for me to become an advocate for gender equality in our globalizing world.
Opportunity: Fulbright Program for U.S. Students