Gender Equality
Sexism and misogny are still deeply rooted in the UK education system - from sexist language (two thirds of female students in sixth forms say they have experienced or witnessed sexist language) - to rigid, body-shaming (and racist) hair and uniform rules - to woefully uninformative sex education, not to mention persistently imbalanced gender representation in the school curriculum.
“I raise up my voice - not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard...we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.”
— Malala Yousafzai
Are you aged 14-18 and passionate about campaigning for change in the education system?
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Below is a collection of articles and resources from within Changemakers Lab, Change Collective’s activist training programme, and from other organisations - ranging from practical toolkits to videos and podcasts - showcasing the work of young people and other activists fighting for a radically kinder, more empowering world for young women, non-binary and gender non-conforming young people, as well, of course, as young men. Is there something missing from here? Fill in this form to add a resource!
In the UK…
independent.co.uk
Why do we always pit boys against girls on GCSE results day and pretend everything is fixed to the girls' advantage?
Everywhere I look, there’s a headline suggesting that too many girls receiving top..
theguardian.com
Teenage boys wear skirts to school to protest against 'no shorts' policy
Dozens of pupils at Isca academy in Exeter stage uniform protest after school insists they wear trousers despite heatwave.
ukfeminista.org.uk
“It’s just everywhere”: A study on sexism in schools – and how we tackle it
A study on sexism in schools – and how we tackle it.
theguardian.com
Boys will be boys? How schools can be guilty of gender bias
Too many teachers think boys can’t do as well as girls, says the teacher on a mission to change attitudes.
sec-ed.co.uk
Sexism and harassment in schools as gender inequality continues
Sexism and harassment in schools are “rife” and girls are “fed up and frustrated” with the lack of progress on gender equality.
bbc.co.uk
Activists cheer as 'sexist' tampon tax is scrapped
The 5% rate of VAT on sanitary products - referred to as the "tampon tax" - will be abolished in the UK from 1 January..
Campaigning for a world where no young person has to miss school because they menstruate. Founded by young person Amika George
Intersectional Feminism - POC Classroom
A series of interviews with over 40 British Female activists attempting to unravel what that word actually means.
Gal-Dem - An online and print publication sharing perspectives from women and non-binary people of colour
Who is Malala Yousafzai?
A workshop helping teenage boys understand toxic masculinity
Tips for teaching gender equality
Offering workshops in schools and workplaces promoting positive, equal gender relationships
Intersectional feminism: what it means and why it matters right now
From blackfeminisms.com
17-year-old student Fahma Mohamed's campaign for action on female genital mutilation
FORWARD (Foundation of Women's Health Research and Development) is the African women-led women's rights organisation working to end violence against women and girls.
Irise - a global leader in menstrual health programming, research, advocacy and policy development
Podcast about all things feminism shown through the lens of comedy