Do you know what misogyny is or how to spot someone who is behaving as a misogynist?
This could be:
The belief that men are generally better than women is the definition of misogyny. If you, a friend, or a stranger is exhibiting any of these behaviours – it's misogynistic. To learn how to challenge this behaviour, visit ‘How can I talk to someone about their behaviour?’ or ‘How can I help someone in need?’. By calling out misogyny, you can challenge these sexist beliefs and encourage men to treat women as equals. Together, we can make Cambridgeshire a safer space.
Mind map explaining some examples of misogynistic behaviours.
We understand this is a very complex issue and have categorised these examples in the way we felt most appropriate.
Please note this is not an extensive list. Includes the KNOW Violence Against Women logo.
Could you spot harassment if you saw it? Harassment is not usually an isolated incident. Usually, perpetrators will attack or harass a number of times, often acting alone or with encouragement from a group of friends. It’s important to step in if you feel confident enough to do so and stop it this behaviour. Harassment may look like:
These are all types of harassment taking place in Cambridgeshire. To learn how to combat this behaviour, visit: ‘How can I talk to someone about their behaviour?’ or ‘How can I help someone in need?’. By calling out harassment, you can challenge these sexist beliefs and encourage men to treat women as equals. Together, we can make Cambridgeshire a safer space.
Mind map explaining some examples of harassment behaviours.
We understand this is a very complex issue and have categorised these examples in the way we felt most appropriate. Please note this is not an extensive list.
Includes the KNOW Violence Against Women logo.
Sexual violence doesn’t have to be physical. Sexual violence can be defined as any unwanted sexual contact which can happen on the phone, in text messages, online, via email, or in person. This could be:
You may think some of these behaviours are minor, but sexual violence can take many forms and each one can be damaging to its potential victim. This kind of behaviour can have long lasting effects for women and girls, and very real life-changing consequences for the men who commit this violence. To learn how to combat this behaviour, visit ‘How can I talk to someone about their behaviour?’ or ‘How can I help someone in need?’. By calling out sexual violence, you can help create a safer space for women and girls in Cambridgeshire.
Mind map explaining some examples of sexual violence behaviours.
We understand this is a very complex issue and have categorised these examples in the way we felt most appropriate. Please note this is not an extensive list.
Includes the KNOW Violence Against Women logo.