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The Leadership - Sexism And Harassment At Work
Lesson1 of 2 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Humanities and Social SciencesBusiness and EconomicsCivics and CitizenshipHealth and Physical EducationHealthWork StudiesSocialEqualityLeadershipSocial Action
Lesson Summary
In this lesson, students will explore how sexism and sexual harassment shows up in the workplace, how it affects women and men and what is being done about it. Students will watch a case study from The Leadership that explores how women working in male-dominated workplaces and remote locations struggle with sexual harassment and how this impacts their careers and lives more broadly. They will explore how positive action can support women to overcome these challenges.
It is highly recommended that this lesson is conducted after students have completed The Leadership: Viewing And Responding To The Film – English – Year 10. Please be mindful that this lesson handles difficult topics and may impact different students in different ways. Please ensure students have access to confidential support if they need it.
The Leadership is rated M for mature audiences and contains coarse language and themes of sexual harassment and abuse. Consider whether viewing this film or clips is appropriate for your students.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the laws governing sex discrimination and sexual harassment in Australian workplaces
- understand the impacts of sex discrimination and sexual harassment on women in the workplace and the responsibilities of employers to protect their employees
- understand the importance of listening to and allying with women
Success criteria
Students can:
- listen sensitively to diverse viewpoints
- conduct research and communicate their findings
- communicate the importance of creating safe workplaces for women and how to do so
- determine whether a workplace provides sufficient protection for its employees when it comes to sex discrimination and sexual harassment
Lesson Guides and Printables
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