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Gender, Power & Consent Workshop
Part of our struggle as activists in creating a more equitable and just world is the need to rethink our ideas and practices around gender, power and consent. While the need for change in the world on these issues is overwhelming, the idea that we need to challenge our own practices in our movements and organisations is equally important. In an effort to contribute to this area of work, we at Tshisimani Centre for Activist Education have (in collaboration with Equal Education) created a set of materials for a workshop that can be run as presented here or adapted to your needs as required.
Key focus areas are:
- understanding how gender stereotypes are constructed;
- gender relations in organisational settings and social justice movements;
- types of sexual harassment and understanding consent.
We suggest facilitators start by having a discussion with participants about the necessity of being sensitive and respectful during the process, and how feelings of discomfort and vulnerability might arise but are part of the process of learning and change.
In addition to this facilitators working with organisations or other groups that will continue to work together in the future should conclude with the drawing up of a charter outlining a way forward that will foster a progressive and welcoming space for everyone participating in that space going forward.
Download the full Facilitator Guide
Session 1: Introduction
Activity 1: Some facts on global gender inequalityActivity 2: What are the aims of this workshop?Activity 3: Our positionActivity 4: Sex, gender and sexuality
Session 2: Gender stereotyping & power relationships in society today
Activity 1: Addressing our own gender stereotypes. What does it mean to be told to “man-up” or “act like a lady”?Activity 2: Introduction to the social construction of gender
Activity 3: Gender stereotypes in our society and organisations
Session 3: The insidious nature of sexual harassment – creating a comfortable and welcoming environment
Activity 1: Sexual Harassment World Café
Session 4: Sexual harassment, consent and power
Activity 1: Introduction – Sexual harassment in organising spacesActivity 2: Sexual harassment myths and realitiesActivity 3: Envisioning a culture of consent
Session 5: A charter to foster a progressive and welcoming space
Activity 1: Creating a charter
Other resources & activities
Resource/Activity 1: Visual glossary Resource/Activity 2: Tea & Consent