Read the scenario and explain how the educator's cultural beliefs and practices have influence the way she communicates with children. Cultural beliefs and practices Zavart immigrated with her family from the middle east when she was 16 years old. In her culture gender roles are very polarised. Boys can engage in rough and tumble play while girls are expected to play quietly and help with household jobs. Zavart has been observed communicating these beliefs when talking to children. Alice and Zoe (3years) are playing with dragons and fairies in the dry riverbed. The girls have been busy making little houses and 'mountains' using wet sand and mud. As a result, the girls' clothing, arms and legs are muddy. Zavart: Alice and Zoe it's time to get ready for our story. Look how dirty you are! You need to go to the bathroom and get cleaned up. Little girls should keep themselves clean and pretty! List two things you as an educator can do to model a positive attitude to gender equality in your everyday activities, actions and conversations with children in the service.