With attitudes like these will our daughters ever be safe?

With attitudes like these will our daughters ever be safe?

*1,761 young Australians aged between 16 and 24 were surveyed. Here are some of the findings: 43% thought it natural for a man to want to appear in control of his partner in front of his male friends. 1 in 7 believe a man would be justified in raping a woman if she initiated sex but changed her mind. 25% of young men think women find it flattering to be persistently pursued, even if they are not interested. 1 in 3 believe that women prefer a man to be in charge of a relationship. 1 in 5 believe there is...

With attitudes like these will our daughters ever be safe?

*1,761 young Australians aged between 16 and 24 were surveyed. Here are some of the findings: 43% thought it natural for a man to want to appear in control of his partner in front of his male friends. 1 in 7 believe a man would be justified in raping a...

With attitudes like these will our daughters ever be safe?

With attitudes like these will our daughters ever be safe?

*1,761 young Australians aged between 16 and 24 were surveyed. Here are some of the findings: 1 in 7 believe a man would be justified in raping a woman if she initiated sex but changed her mind. 1 in 3 believe that women prefer a man to be in charge of a relationship. 45% of young people believe women exaggerate gender inequality in Australia. 37% agreed that women make up or exaggerate claims of violence to secure advantage in custody battles. 37% agreed that it is common for sexual assault accusations to be used as a way of getting back...

With attitudes like these will our daughters ever be safe?

*1,761 young Australians aged between 16 and 24 were surveyed. Here are some of the findings: 1 in 7 believe a man would be justified in raping a woman if she initiated sex but changed her mind. 1 in 3 believe that women prefer a man to be in charge...

Dear Men, Imagine this:

Dear Men, Imagine this:

You can't take public transport alone at night you can't walk or run alone in the late afternoon or evening. You always ask a male friend to walk you to your car at night. You always check the backseat of your car when you get in. You park in well-lit areas you never use a parking garage. You lock your car door as soon as you get in you always make sure your garage door is closed before you get out of the car you never wear headphones when jogging or walking alone. You never walk or run alone in...

Dear Men, Imagine this:

You can't take public transport alone at night you can't walk or run alone in the late afternoon or evening. You always ask a male friend to walk you to your car at night. You always check the backseat of your car when you get in. You park in well-lit...

You know that feisty, obstinate, loud and opinionated little girl?

You know that feisty, obstinate, loud and opinionated little girl?

You know that feisty, obstinate, loud and opinionated little girl? Well one day she's going to be an amazing, strong, determined and independent young woman! So hang in there! Jayneen Sanders

You know that feisty, obstinate, loud and opinionated little girl?

You know that feisty, obstinate, loud and opinionated little girl? Well one day she's going to be an amazing, strong, determined and independent young woman! So hang in there! Jayneen Sanders

Am I Reinforcing Gender Stereotyping in My Classroom?

Am I Reinforcing Gender Stereotyping in My Classroom?

We know from research that gender inequality is the basis of domestic and family violence - where one gender (most often, male) believes they have power over another. By being more aware of our own gender biases in our classrooms, we have the chance to help change culture - where all genders are treated equally and with respect. Do l encourage all genders in maths and science? Do I provide stories/poems/plays where girls are the main characters and/or boys have a nurturing role? Do l ask both girls and boys equally to take out the bins, clean the tables, carry...

Am I Reinforcing Gender Stereotyping in My Classroom?

We know from research that gender inequality is the basis of domestic and family violence - where one gender (most often, male) believes they have power over another. By being more aware of our own gender biases in our classrooms, we have the chance to help change culture - where...

Let Me Be Free!

Let Me Be Free!

Let me be free to be me   Let me Wonder Wander Listen and look   Let me Explore Imagine Investigate, create   Let me be free to be me

Let Me Be Free!

Let me be free to be me   Let me Wonder Wander Listen and look   Let me Explore Imagine Investigate, create   Let me be free to be me