Promoting the language of desire through Dialogic Literary Gatherings

Promoting the language of desire through Dialogic Literary Gatherings

Over the last months the article titled “Identification of Key Concepts in the Language of Desire and the Language of Ethics in Dialogic Literary Gatherings” has been published open access in the prestigious journal International Journal of Sociology of Education (SJR-Q2). This work addresses a highly relevant social issue: the prevention of gender-based violence among adolescents and young people.

The article explores how Dialogic Literary Gatherings (DLG), a successful educational action previously identified by the coordinator team of REVERS-ED, can be an effective space for preventing gender-based violence. Through 26 observations in 9 different DLG groups and 45 interviews with students and teachers, the authors identified key concepts in the language of desire and ethics that emerge in these meetings. The results show that many students reject violence and peer pressure, which has important implications for the prevention and overcoming of gender-based violence. This study is aligned with our initiative that aims to identify trends in educational inequalities in Europe and provide scientific evidence of effective interventions that compensate for and reverse them over time.

The publication of this article represents a significant advance in understanding how educational interactions can influence the socialization of young people and contribute to the creation of a more just and equitable society. The authors highlight that the union of the language of desire and ethics is fundamental to promoting egalitarian and desirable relationships, and that DLG provide a dialogic space for young people to discuss and reject violence and peer pressure.

We invite all those interested in education and the prevention of gender-based violence to read this article and join us in promoting educational practices that foster egalitarian and violence-free relationships.