Resource
Gender-Based Violence Prevention Education Resources
Grade(s)
7,
8,
9,
10
Division(s)
Intermediate,
Senior
Section A
As a group, review the Online Sexual Harassment Scenario Card. Discuss and capture your initial response to the scenario by answering these questions:
1. What might be happening in this situation? Summarize the scenario in your own words.
2. What is the problem with the comments and emojis posted in response to your cousin’s photo? What messages are communicated?
3. What do you think motivates individuals to post these types of comments?
4. How might these comments and emojis make your cousin and her girlfriend feel about their relationship or their decision to share their relationship status online?
5. How might these comments and emojis affect others who view them?
6. What are some of the consequences of engaging in this type of online behaviour or not responding to this type of behaviour?
Section B
Notes:
Part 1 of video
Section C
Reflect on what you learned in the video.
1. Generate three questions you would ask your cousin to understand more about how she and her girlfriend are feeling and how to support them.
2. Jot down three things you might say to your cousin in response to how she and her girlfriend are feeling. What do you think your cousin should do about the messages? What are some actions you might take to support your cousin?
Section D
Notes:
Part 2 of video
Exit Card
Pause and reflect on your learning about the Online Sexual Harassment Scenario.
1. Share some of your possible responses and actions to support your cousin in dealing with online sexual harassment. What would you say to reassure her and let her know you support her? What would you advise her to do? What actions would you consider taking to support and help your cousin decide how to respond to the harassment?
2. What actions might you take as an ally to help create a culture of consent and educate others about this type of online sexual harassment?