On avait dit pas de garçons
Summary
This episode follows a philosophy teacher and students at Charles-Péguy, a historic all-girls school in Bobigny, as it transitions to co-education. The narrative explores how years of non-mixity empowered the girls to challenge stereotypes, but the arrival of boys quickly reintroduces gendered dynamics and conflicts. The students actively resist by creating a feminist charter and organizing workshops to define equitable coexistence. The story highlights the tension between the school's progressive ideals and the persistent patriarchal behaviors emerging in the newly mixed environment.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The teacher's arrival at Charles-Péguy
Personal background and the school's conservative reputation
Announcement of the transition to co-education
Student reactions to the sudden change
History of the school and its religious founders
Student perspectives on safety and parental expectations
Strict dress codes and policing of femininity
Empowerment through non-mixed spaces and sports
Feminist traditions and external stereotypes
Practical challenges: toilets and student initiatives
Defining the concept of 'BDH' and sexual stigma
Creating the 'Liberté, Égalité, Mixité' charter
The first day of co-education and early tensions
Administrative reasons for the decision to mix
Student experiences of self-censorship and judgment
Changes in the courtyard: space and conflicts
Activism: badges, noise minutes, and resistance
Interview with Kylian: a boy's perspective
Disciplinary inequalities and 'girlboss' identity
Workshops with younger students on co-education
Conclusion: Future challenges and educational goals
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