Education and training providers are uniquely positioned to have a wide scope of power and influence on young people and their connections within society.
Their attitudes, behaviours and experience of the world in relation to equality and respect can be challenged and positively reinforced when their education/training provider models equality and respect in the way it operates on a daily basis, and the expectations it sets for its students.
Research into the impacts of gender equality on young people shows they are particularly concerned about the damaging impact of rigid gender stereotypes, the problem of sexual objectification – including on body image and self-confidence – and about sexual violence, victim blaming and sexting.
Challenging gender stereotypes can positively shape attitudes, behaviours, and choices – which is a key building block in Respect 2040 vision for a safe and respectful community for all.