Tackling sexual harassment
Activity sheet: Thinking about your own school
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It's time to have a look at your own school and see what the situation is. You may find that there is no problem at your school - that would be great. Or you may find that there are just a few isolated instances that need to be dealt with.
So, here are some questions to help you carry out a thorough and effective evaluation of types of behaviour at your school.
When boys are together and a girl walks by, how do the boys respond?
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When girls are together and a boy walks by, how do the girls respond? |
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What behaviour is teasing - and when does it become bullying? |
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What behaviour is flirting - and when does it become harassment?
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Are there particular places where harassment occurs - in the classroom, or the corridors, or the yard, or the sports area?
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How do boys talk about girls when they are just with other boys?
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How do girls talk about boys when they are just with other girls?
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Are there places where there is graffiti that amounts to sexual
harassment?
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Is sexual harassment discussed in your school?
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Note: When you are recording your observations you need to keep details. But do not specifically name any people involved ('Jai harassed Katrina') but use descriptors such as 'a Year 10 boy tried to flip up the skirt of a Year 8 girl outside the girls' toilets'.
Responding to your findings
Your findings should identify what behaviour goes on, draw conclusions about the degree to which a problem exists and make some suggestions about what could be done about it in your school - such as posters, newsletters, or publicising the school policy. You could share your evaluation with your school's SRC or the principal through the SRC. You may be able to make a real difference!
