La universidad como espacio para la prevención de la violencia de género. Una propuesta didáctica a través de la literatura española (siglos XIX-XXI)

BIased on the recognized potential of Literature as a source for the study of historical, cultural and social topics, this article posits a reading and a teaching use of some works of Literature from Spain that, since the 19th century to present, address the issue of violence against women: a selection of stories by Emilia Pardo Bazan and two novels by the writers Dulce Chacon (Algun amor que no mate) and Luisa Castro (La segunda mujer). The first part of this project focuses on the revision of the legal framework in relation to the subject, as well as on some of the national investigations that have been appearing since the approval of the Organic Law 1/2004, of December 29, on Comprehensive Protection Measures against Gender-based Violence, that highlights the need to promote, from the university, the training of students on gender equality and non-discrimination. The second part presents a teaching approach aimed at university students that pursue, on a transversal basis, the prevention and awareness of this matter, according to the curricular and methodological elements of lesson planning. This project aims to revalue the role of literary texts as a tool for training and raising awareness about this social scourge.