Let’s digest the gendered drivers of violence against women – one bite at a time.
The gendered drivers of violence against women can be hard to swallow. How do they relate to those of us who do not use violence? What do they mean? By tucking in to each driver in snack sized, interactive sessions we can identify ways to be the positive social change we wish to see at home, at work and out in our communities.
Driver 1 – Condoning of Violence Against Women
No-one in their right mind says they support violence against women, right? So, what does Driver 1, Condoning of violence against women look, feel or sound like in our everyday lives? Using the evidence from Our Watch, Rainbow Health and the Men’s Project as a guide, this workshop will unpack Driver 1.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and critical reflection that will help them:
- Discuss what condoning of violence against women is in everyday life
- Identify everyday examples
- State actions to challenge the condoning of violence against women
12pm-1pm
Wednesday 2 April
ONLINE
Driver 2 – Men’s control of decision making and limits to women’s independence in public and private life.
How does this driver play out in our everyday lives in the Loddon Mallee? Using the evidence from Our Watch, Rainbow Health and the Men’s Project as a guide, this workshop will unpack Driver 2.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and critical reflection that will help them:
- Discuss men’s control of decision making and limits to women’s independence in public & private life
- Identify everyday examples
- Brainstorm actions to promote women’s decision making and independence in everyday life
12pm-1pm
Wednesday 23 April
ONLINE
Driver 3 – Rigid gender stereotyping and dominant forms of masculinity.
The evidence tells us that rigid gender stereotyping drives violence against women in our society. But how? What do dominant forms of masculinity actually mean and how does this play out in our everyday lives? Using the evidence from Our Watch, Rainbow Health and the Men’s Project as a guide, this workshop will unpack Driver 3.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and critical reflection that will help them:
- Discuss what rigid gender stereotypes and dominant forms of masculinity are.
- Identify everyday examples – what does it look feel or sound like?
- Explore ways to build new social norms around gender in their everyday life.
12pm-1pm
Thursday 8 May
ONLINE
Driver 4 – Male peer relations and cultures of masculinity that emphasise aggression, dominance and control.
Let’s pull this word salad apart together. What is the culture of masculinity in spaces where you work, live or play?
The evidence tells us that many men feel pressured to act certain ways, particularly when they’re with other men in groups. How do cultures of masculinity that emphasise aggression, dominance and control contribute to driving violence against women and gender-based violence in our communities? Using the evidence from Our Watch, Rainbow Health and the Men’s Project as a guide, this workshop will unpack Driver 4.
Participants will have the opportunity to engage in discussion and critical reflection that will help them:
- Discuss what male peer relations and cultures of masculinity that emphasise aggression, dominance and control is
- Identify everyday examples
- Explore ways to support healthy masculinities
12pm-1pm
Thursday 22 May
ONLINE
