Illustration of Gender Stereotypes in the Initial Stages of Teacher Training

In this article we present a study carried out over the period 2009-2010 in the Vitoria Teaching Institute, part of the Basque Country University (Escuela Universitaria de Magisterio de Vitoria de la Universidad del País Vasco [UPV/EHU] ) in which we attempt both to identify the perceptions of the student body surrounding the issue of gender equality and their perceived need to be aware of said issues during the initial stage of their teacher training. In brief, we will look at the underlying gender stereotypes found within the student body at the initial stages of training. We track a trajectory which attempts to define different stereotypes and the way in which people are socialised within these stereotypes; as well as looking at the role the school plays in said socialisation. We provide a case study, the key strategy of which has been to use discussion groups as the way of obtaining information.