Tackling misogyny is important in today’s educational landscape. Misogyny manifests in different forms within the school setting, influencing students’ safety, mental health, and overall well-being. It’s important to address these harmful attitudes and create a safe and healthy environment for the students.
Topics Covered in our recent webinar
- Understanding typical behaviours and challenging the ‘normalising’ of misogynistic behaviours
- Addressing the impact of social media and its influencers (including Andrew Tate)
- Developing pupil understanding of gender/sex equality
- Building staff confidence to report/track/address misogynistic behaviours
- Using your RSE and PSHE policy and curriculum to tackle misogyny
- How to ensure that misogyny is covered in online safety curriculum and procedures
- Understanding how KCSIE supports schools to keep children and staff safe in relation to misogynistic hate and abuse
- How inspection frameworks support schools to tackle misogyny
Dr. Jo emphasized that even one reported school incident could indicate deeper issues. Moreover, she pointed out that if staff minimize the allegations due to fear or lack of confidence, this could lead to students being let down. She stressed the need to tackle misogyny in the school community.
She also discussed The Equality Act of 2010, Public Sector Equality Act and KCSIE 2024 in connection with misogyny. She further suggested that schools should review policies and processes to protect students from such behaviours.
Practical Strategies to Tackle Misogyny
Dr. Jo also discussed some strategies to tackle misogyny. It includes the following:
- exploring case studies of the victims of misogyny
- finding positive campaigners against misogyny
- talking to formerly incarcerated people as potential resources
- breaking barriers into reporting of misogyny cases
- involving staff in setting objectives, training staff in understanding unconscious bias
Interested in booking Dr Jo to lead a CPD session for teachers at your school ? Find out more here
She also stressed the importance of transparency, consistency, and collective effort the school has to take to tackle misogyny in school.
During the session, different school leaders shared how they deal with talks about misogyny in their school. They were keen on applying the things they learned in their school set-up.
Through JMC INSET, different educators learned to tackle misogyny in schools, integrate anti-misogyny strategies, and promote gender equality to create a safer school environment.
Take action and address tough school issues! Check out JMC INSET’s training to equip your school with the tools needed for a respectful, inclusive environment.
We can arrange sessions on tackling misogyny for staff, pupils or parents.
