# Genderless Toddler Education The Egalia Preschool Encourages Kids to Be What They Want to Be By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-29 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/egalia-preschool References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2011/06/28/genderless-preschool-in-sweden/) & [wral](http://www.wral.com/lifestyles/family/story/9781315/) It looks like more and more people are trying to find ways to level the playing field when it comes to gender bias, and the Egalia Preschool happens to house a few of them. This preschool has made it their mission to raise children equally, without the gender stereotypes that come about quite naturally. Although I would like to say that the Egalia Preschool was inspired by Canadian parents Kathy Witterick and David Stocker, who have decided to not reveal the sex of their newborn baby [Storm](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fourth-wing-puzzle), it is more likely that modern society is simply becoming more self-aware of how children are being raised. By avoiding such identifiers as 'him' or 'her' as well as carefully choosing the [color and placement of toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/she-built-that), the [types of books read](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinkertell) and other details, Egalia Preschool gives children the opportunity to be whoever they want to be. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Gender-neutral Education:** The rise of gender-neutral education is paving the way for innovative teaching methods that address gender biases. - **Inclusive Curriculums:** Schools and educational institutions are shifting towards inclusive curriculums that provide equal opportunities for all students regardless of gender identity. - **Non-binary Identities:** Non-binary identities are gaining visibility, prompting a shift towards a more diverse and inclusive society that values everyone's unique identities. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Education:** The education industry can capitalize on gender-neutral approaches to develop innovative teaching methods that prioritize inclusivity. - **Publishing:** The publishing industry can innovate by creating more diverse and inclusive stories that reflect the experiences of non-binary individuals and challenge traditional gender stereotypes. - **Childcare Services:** Childcare services can benefit from promoting equitable and inclusive practices that encourage children to be themselves and explore their authentic identities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kid-Friendly Kitchen Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-eggi.md) - [Brand-Led Global Studies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/global-study.md) - [Gendered Building Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/she-built-that-1.md) - [Youth-Focused Coding Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/e-liza-dolls.md) - [Empathy-Building Play Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-barbie-school-of-friendship.md) - [Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/summer-flight-school.md) - [Equitable Fairy Tale Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fair-tales-by-odeabank.md) - [Tent‑Filled Daycare Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deya-day-care.md) - [Cognitive Play Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toddlr.md)