Gender research on music education
A professorship for gender studies with a focus on music education and artistic-pedagogical teaching is created at the Detmold University of Music.
According to the university, the aim is to integrate gender and intersectionality aspects into elementary music pedagogy as well as instrumental and vocal pedagogy. This professorship is intended to train teachers to work against gender stereotypes at an early stage and facilitate access to musical professions for all genders.
A look at orchestral practice shows that more men play brass instruments, while it is predominantly women who play the harp: The professorship is intended to train teachers who, among other things, work against gender stereotypes at an early stage in order to break such patterns. At the same time, the aim is to help break down gender-specific barriers that would prevent young people from pursuing a career in music. This is an important step against the lack of young talent in music-related professions.
