THE ROLE OF EDUCATORS IN SHAPING CARING MASCULINITY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD

Abstract

The article presents teachers' attitudes towards the development of caring masculinity in preschool and their role in this process. It is revealed that by fostering caring masculinity in preschool, children begin to become aware of gender stereotypes and norms, acquire important skills such as emotional awareness, the ability to care for themselves and others, maintaining friendships, and empathy. By promoting caring as a norm of masculinity, teachers can help reduce the negative impact of traditional masculinity norms on boys' development and promote gender equality.