The Harmful Impact of Online Misogyny: What Educators Need to Know

Online misogyny and its impact on young people has been dominating the news cycle of late; from the Netflix show Adolescence, to Gareth Southgate’s lecture, to the continued concern about Andrew Tate and other so-called ‘misogyny influencers’.

Many staff and parents have become aware of the traction this type of online content has gained amongst young people, and even seen shifts in behaviour, language and attitudes that seem to reflect the ideas they are consuming online. This session will break down the messages young people are consuming through social media, where those messages sit within a wider culture of gender inequality, and ways that schools, colleges and training providers can start to proactively tackle misogyny and gender inequality.

This session is informed by the work Bold Voices has done in over 200 schools across the UK with over 100,000 young people, staff and parents.

What can attendees expect to learn?

• How young people experience gender inequality, misogyny and gender-based violence today using the ‘continuum of gender-based violence’ as a visual tool to explore and understand. 

• Where ‘misogyny influencers’ such as Tate, amongst others, sit within these wider issues (and on the continuum) and why young people are drawn to these ideas and individuals.

• Tips and tools for starting conversations about and challenging the influence of these individuals and movements within the classroom focusing on a ‘call in’ and ‘call out’ method of challenge that promotes opening up conversation and providing space for discussions that centre empathy and critical thought.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join us for this timely, informative session designed to equip you with the knowledge and strategies necessary to navigate this critical issue.

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