Developing Gender-Sensitive Journalism for Students at SMA Trensains Muhammadiyah

Abstract

Abstract. Understanding of gender among adolescents is very low. Many cases are motivated by the weak awareness of male and female adolescents about gender ideology which is often cited as a source of problems. Considering this issue, as academics who have a background in media and communication studies, we have a responsibility to provide solutions to these problems. In collaboration with SMA Trensains Muhammadiyah Sragen, we propose activities to develop gender-sensitive journalism for SMA Trensains Muhammadiyah Sragen. This activity is an education that focuses on promoting concepts and theories about gender equality. We then directed the participants to write personal experiences related to gender issues into journalistic work products. Trensains Muhammadiyah Sragen High School is an excellent school managed by PDM Sragen. The community service activities that we proposed are suitable for students of SMA Trensains Muhammadiyah Sragen. Their academic potential will support the dissemination of gender-friendly journalistic products. The method of implementing this activity is to conduct a workshop on Increasing Gender Equality and Awareness, followed by Gender Sensitive Writing Training, and Gender Sensitive Writing Practices. This writing, aside from being a reflective documentation of their understanding of gender, will also be able to become a medium for building gender awareness for other people.