Year 9

Sexual harassment

In this lesson we will learn what sexual harassment is and how it can possibly occur in different contexts.

Year 9

Sexual harassment

In this lesson we will learn what sexual harassment is and how it can possibly occur in different contexts.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Definition
  2. Occurrence within different contexts (e.g. online, school, workplace etc.)

Content guidance

  • Contains references to sexual or domestic abuse.

Supervision

Adult supervision recommended

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5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these words would you find in the definition for coercive behaviour? There may be multiple answers.
Control
Correct answer: Humiliate.
Correct answer: Intimidate.
Q2.
Which of these are examples of controlling behaviours? There may be multiple answers.
Correct answer: Depriving them of the means needed for independence, resistance and escape.
Correct answer: Exploiting their resources or capacities.
Giving someone a lift to a doctor's appointment when they ask.
Correct answer: Regulating their everyday behaviour.
Q3.
It is ok for someone to humiliate you?
Correct answer: No
Yes.
Q4.
A trusted adult might include: (There may be multiple responses)
A celebrity on Instagram.
Correct answer: Family members.
Correct answer: School staff.
Q5.
Which of these are examples of criminal behaviours in a relationship? (There may be multiple responses.)
Correct answer: Assault.
Correct answer: Blackmail.
Cooking.
Correct answer: Harassment.
Correct answer: Stalking.

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of these is a good way to deal with sexual harassment?
Allow it to happen
Correct answer: Create clear boundaries
Ignore it
Q2.
This is a good definition of sexual harassment? Unwanted conduct of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of violating someone’s dignity, humiliating or offensive environment for them.
False
Correct answer: True
Q3.
Sexual harassment can take place:
Correct answer: All of the above
At school
At work
In the local community
Online
Q4.
Sending sexual images, making inappropriate comments or using derogatory language are all examples of sexual harassment.
False
Correct answer: True
Q5.
I should keep criminal behaviours secret.
Correct answer: False
True