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Kitchen Table Conversations

One simple way that individuals can get involved in 16 Days activities is to encourage and facilitate conversation. Conversations around gender-based violence and gender equity are important for shifting attitudes, beliefs and behaviours.

Engaging in conversations around gender equality and gender-based violence are essential for shifting attitudes, beliefs, and behaviours so we can strive for a gender equal future and prevent violence before it starts. 

We’ve developed a set of conversation starters to support you to take part in informal conversation with colleagues, family, friends, and community during 16 Days of Activism. 

Keep in mind conversations can be challenging and may bring up a range of difficult issues and emotions for people. Consider this before you start a conversation and make sure you feel safe, supported, and prepared. To assist you in preparing for conversations, check out the tips and recommended resources HERE.

Kitchen Table Conversation Starters

In 95% of cases, men are the primary perpetrators of physical violence, sexual harassment, and sexual violence, regardless of the victim-survivor’s gender. Why do you think this is the case?
Do you know what sexism is? How can we respond to sexism when we see it in our homes and communities?
How are women portrayed in advertising and other media and what impact does this have on working toward a more gender equal future?
How do rigid gender stereotypes impact men? How do rigid gender stereotypes impact women and other marginalised genders?
How does sexism and other forms of disrespect contribute to condoning of violence against women?
How can we work together to encourage respect in our home/ club/workplace/school/community?
How can we get men more involved in preventing sexism and harassment towards women?
Who does what chores in your household? Why do you think labour is divided this way?
Women are often seen as the primary caregiver of children and other vulnerable family or community members. How do you think this impacts women’s employment opportunities? What can employers do to support parents and caregivers?
Who are your female role models? Do you think they experienced discrimination because of their gender?
In your experience, do you think the media treats victim-survivors of sexual harassment and sexual violence fairly? Do they place more blame on the perpetrator or the victim?
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