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of students who played BREAKAWAY stated that playing the game made them rethink gender roles.
Breakaway players had a 22% increase in students knowing what actions to takeif they witness someone being bulled after playing the game.
“It was very gratifying to listen thow to kids were rejecting the sexist, authoritarian attitudesand they were leaning towards positive acts. They said: “That shouldn’t happen. They must change. There must be a change. We can’t allow that. Now girls are more empowered.”
-Teacher from Pucyura school, Anna
“Seeing them get excited to know what else happened in the next chapter comforts the effort that was made. The enthusiasm and eagerness in their eyes made every challenge worthwhile. One particular moment stands out: a student from Calca, with a beaming smile, exclaimed, “What a wonderful game!“
-Fatima Tito Chavez, PMC-Peru Program Manager
“…it teaches us to respect women because of their gender. Not to make them feel bad.”
-13-year-old boy from Pisac school, Calca
“Breakaway makes you reflect on harassment and bullying. I’m traumatized by bullying. Breakaway teaches us that we also have the right to play what we like and that we should never be discriminated against by a man or a boy; no one can silence us.”
-12-year-old girl from Pucyura school, Anta
in students more likely to disagree that fathers should have greater say than mothers, supporting equal decision making.
in participants who believe it is acceptable for a woman to disagree with her spouse or partner.
of Breakaway players discussed the games theme of gender-equity and non-violence with family and friends.