Audience: Universal
Quick facts about violence against women – Our Watch
Key facts and statistics about the nature, prevalence and impacts of violence against women in Australia.
This resource is related to Foundations for Change Capability 1.1.
The link between gender inequality and violence against women – Our Watch
Resistance and backlash in primary prevention – Our Watch
The urgency of intersectionality – Kimberlé Crenshaw TED Talk
Now more than ever, it’s important to look boldly at the reality of race and gender bias, and understand how the two can combine to create even more harm. Kimberlé Crenshaw uses the term “intersectionality” to describe this phenomenon. As she says, if you’re standing in the path of multiple forms of exclusion, you’re likely to get hit by both. In this moving talk, she calls on us to bear witness to this reality and speak up for victims of prejudice.
Violence against women: it’s a men’s issue – Jackson Katz TED Talk
Domestic violence and sexual abuse are often called “women’s issues.” But in this bold, blunt talk, Jackson Katz points out that these are intrinsically men’s issues, and shows how these violent behaviours are tied to definitions of manhood. A clarion call for us all – women and men – to call out unacceptable behaviour and be leaders of change.
Know Your A-Z – Safe and Equal & Our Watch
An easy-to-use resource outlining 26 ideas of actions individuals can take to prevent violence against women by challenging harmful gender stereotypes and promoting respect.
This resource is related to Foundations for Change Capabilities 2.1 and 2.5.
