Internalization of Gender Equality Values through Character Education in Elementary Schools

Abstract

ENGLISH: Gender equality is a fundamental value that needs to be instilled in elementary school, as this is when children begin to develop their identity and understanding of social roles. This study aims to describe the process of internalizing gender equality values through character education at SD PLUS Islam Terpadu Padangsidimpuan and to identify the factors that support and inhibit this process. This study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, involving teachers, principals, students, and parents as informants, who were selected through purposive sampling. Data were obtained through observation, interviews, and documentation, then analyzed using the Miles and Huberman model. The results indicate that the internalization of values is facilitated through school habits, teacher role models, and the integration of values into learning, which is reflected in the fair distribution of tasks, inclusive language, and equal learning opportunities. The study concluded that Islamic values-based character education is effective in fostering awareness of gender equality, but requires strengthening family synergy and improving teaching materials.

INDONESIAN: Kesetaraan gender merupakan nilai dasar yang perlu ditanamkan sejak sekolah dasar karena pada masa ini anak mulai membangun identitas diri dan pemahaman mengenai peran sosial. Penelitian ini bertujuan mendeskripsikan proses internalisasi nilai kesetaraan gender melalui pendidikan karakter di SD PLUS Islam Terpadu Padangsidimpuan serta mengidentifikasi faktor pendukung dan penghambatnya. Studi ini menggunakan pendekatan kualitatif deskriptif dengan melibatkan guru, kepala sekolah, peserta didik, dan orang tua sebagai informan yang dipilih melalui purposive sampling. Data diperoleh melalui observasi, wawancara, dan dokumentasi, lalu dianalisis menggunakan model Miles dan Huberman. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa internalisasi nilai dilakukan melalui pembiasaan sekolah, keteladanan guru, dan integrasi nilai dalam pembelajaran, yang tercermin pada pembagian tugas yang adil, bahasa yang inklusif, serta kesempatan belajar yang setara. Penelitian menyimpulkan bahwa pendidikan karakter berbasis nilai keislaman efektif dalam menumbuhkan kesadaran kesetaraan gender, namun memerlukan penguatan sinergi keluarga dan perbaikan materi ajar