Understanding Misogyny

Understanding Misogyny – Tutor Time / PSHE Resource

A ready-to-use tutor time or PSHE resource designed to help students understand what misogyny is, how it can manifest in everyday life and wider society, and how individuals can challenge attitudes and behaviours that contribute to gender inequality.

The session encourages students to think critically about the language, attitudes, behaviours and stereotypes they may encounter both online and offline.

Learning Objective

To help us understand what misogyny is, how it manifests in society, and what can be done to challenge it.

What’s Included?
A clear, age-appropriate introduction to misogyny and gender-based prejudice.
Activities exploring how misogyny can appear in language, stereotypes, attitudes, behaviours and online spaces.
Discussion questions encouraging students to consider the impact of misogynistic attitudes on individuals and society.
Scenarios to help students distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable attitudes and behaviours.
Opportunities for students to explore how they can challenge harmful language, attitudes and behaviour safely and appropriately.
A reflection activity encouraging students to consider their own responsibility in creating a respectful and inclusive school environment.
Key Message

Understanding misogyny is the first step towards challenging it. We all have a responsibility to treat others with dignity, respect and equality.

Suitable For

KS3 / KS4 | Tutor Time | PSHE | RSHE | Pastoral | Citizenship

The resource requires minimal preparation and is designed to promote thoughtful discussion, critical thinking and respectful debate.

Key Themes

Misogyny • Gender equality • Respect • Stereotypes • Online behaviour • Challenging harmful attitudes • Healthy relationships • Personal responsibility • Inclusion