Managing Misogyny in Schools – Conversations That Create Change

This training package has been developed for educators, wellbeing officers, youth workers, and school leaders. It is especially useful for professionals working in high schools and youth-focused programs who want to address misogyny, sexism, and gendered disrespect in real and effective ways.

This one day course covers the following core competencies:

Understanding how misogyny functions as a form of power and control:
Participants gain a clear understanding of how sexist language and attitudes reflect deeper dynamics of gender-based power. We explore how these behaviours are linked to broader patterns of disrespect, entitlement, and violence, and why early intervention matters.

Using simplified Men’s Behaviour Change (MBC) approaches in a school setting:
Participants learn how to apply adapted MBC strategies to conversations with students who use sexist or degrading language. This includes practical tools for promoting accountability, exploring impact, and shifting attitudes—without relying on shame or punishment.

How to talk with young people about sexism and respect:
We explore how to have real, respectful, and age-appropriate conversations with young people who display sexist attitudes. Participants are supported to challenge harmful narratives while maintaining connection and curiosity.

Creating a culture of safety and respect in schools:
Participants are invited to explore unconscious bias that they may have and how to model respectful values across the school environment.