Understanding Feminism, Sexism, and Toxic Masculinity - A Reflection on Gender Equality
Explore the concepts of feminism, sexism, and toxic masculinity through activities and discussions, challenging misconceptions and promoting gender equality. Reflect on learning and origins of misconceptions to foster a more inclusive society.
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Fifteen-minute activity Hashtag breakdown
Hashtags You re allowed to cry. You re allowed to doubt yourself. You re allowed to struggle. You re allowed to say you need help. You re allowed to be human. The only person you have to answer to is yourself. Sometimes strength is knowing you re weak #ToxicMasculinity Delivery man: 'I was hoping there was someone in to help carry (double mattress, rolled)' Me: No problem I'll get my keys. Him: No I meant like a husband or someone. Me: Fine. Struggle. #Sexism Perhaps the lesson in all of this, and one that I hope resonates with other modern women of the world, is that it is far better to be the Queen of your own life, than the princess of someone else's... #Feminism
What do these terms mean to us? 1. Split in to groups - your teacher will instruct on how many will be in each group 2. When told to do so, work as a team and consider the word on the sheet in front of you. 3. Discussion ideas: What do you all think this word means? Can you give some examples? Do you have any questions you would like to add to the sheet? 4. Work together and make sure everyone has a say. Add all of your thoughts about what you think this word means to the sheet. 5. When your teacher tells you, move clockwise to the next table and repeat. 6. You will repeat this again at the final table when your teacher tells you to. 7. You will visit all three locations in the allotted time adding to comments that other groups have made, listening and working with everyone in your group.
Sexism is the belief that the members of one sex, usually women, are less intelligent or less capable than those of the other sex and need not be treated equally. It is also the behaviour which is the result of this belief. [Collins Dictionary] Sexism is the belief that men and women should be treated in a different way and are suited to different types of jobs and different positions in society [Macmillan Dictionary]
Toxic masculinity refers to harmful behaviour and attitudes commonly associated with some men, such as the need to repress emotions during stressful situations, and to act in an aggressively dominant way. [The Independent, 2019]
Feminism is the belief and aim that women should have the same rights, power, and opportunities as men. [Collins Dictionary]
Reflection: Challenging misconceptions around gender equality 1. What have we learnt? 2. Did you have any misconceptions about these words? (If so how and where do they think these originated from?)
