Gender & Media
Name 1 harmful gender norm for women/girls
Weak | Must be skinny | Need to cook & clean | Too emotional | Must wear make-up |
What do we hide behind our mask?
Fear | Anxiety | Depression | Grief | Pain | Family Problems | Trauma | Abuse
Name some red flags from Will & Zoe videos
Stalking | Isolation | Explosive | Controlling | Yelling
What is an active bystander
Someone who takes action when they see or hear someone being hurt
Define Consent FRIES
Freely Given | Reversible | Informed | Enthusiastic | Specific
Name 2 harmful gender norms for men/boys
Always strong | Tough 24/7 | No fear | Don't Cry | No emotion | Aggressive | Violent | Can't ask for help
Why do we wear a mask?
Want to fit in | Afraid of being judged | Shame | Fear | No support
Name some red flags from Julio & Mariana's relationship (Amor del Bueno)
Love bombing | Manipulation | Controlling | Explosive | Hooking up while intoxicated
What are the 3 D's of being an active bystander
Direct | Delegate | Delay or Distract
How should we set boundaries
Say it straight, no explanation | Stick to it | Back yourself & follow through if you need to
What is objectification & why is it harmful
When the media only focuses on a person's (usually women) body, beauty, or sexuality. This dehumanizes women and normalizes sexual harassment.
How does the mask harm us
Keep everything bottled up inside | Not able to heal | Relationships are limited | Lose yourself
Name some red flags from Miles and Jess's relationship (MVP)
Controlling | Manipulation | Guilting | Isolation | Sabotage | Deflecting Responsibility
What would you do if you knew your friend was being abused or harassed
Listen | Believe | Ask what they want | Refer to Resilience | Don't spread gossip
What are the 2 steps of healthy conflict
1. Cool Down (breathe, take space, move, music, delay the text)
2. Repair (listen, communicate feelings, apologize, change behavior, respect boundaries)