Abstract | Abstract
Television series have long been recognized not just for entertainment but also for their educational potential. This video essay explores Sex Education (Netflix 2019-2023) and Un professore (Rai 1 2021- ), focusing on their capacity to address gender issues within educational settings. Through an analysis of these series, this study examines how a sex therapist and a teacher engage with students on topics such as sexuality, inclusion, and bullying, utilizing narrative techniques that surpass traditional lecture methods in fostering understanding and dialogue. The video essay features an audio commentary that highlights the significance of these interactions, assessing their potential to serve as real-life educational models. This research underscores how serial dramas can effectively engage European teenagers with complex themes of gender equality, proposing their strategic use in schools to support a constructive dialogue around gender and social issues.
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Film and television titles
Sex Education. Created by Laurie Nunn. United Kingdom: Netflix, 2019 – 2023.
Un Professore. Created by Alessandro D’Alatri and Alessandro Casale. Italy: Rai 1, 2021

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