04.Gender and Sexism in Mass Media
The “Gender and Sexism in Mass Media” course at ASAP Academy delves into the pervasive influence of media in shaping and reinforcing harmful gender stereotypes.
These stereotypes are not only limiting but serve to maintain patriarchal structures that suppress gender equality.
Mass media is one of the most influential institutions in this regard, as it surrounds us constantly—whether through television, social media, advertisements, or films. Its ubiquity gives it unmatched power in reinforcing societal norms and expectations about gender. For Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) advocates, it is crucial to address how media portrays gender because these representations directly impact the perceptions and attitudes surrounding gender, sexuality, and bodily autonomy.
Whether you are new to the safe abortion rights movement as an advocate or looking to uplevel your knowledge for improving your capacity as researcher, programme manager, policy maker, public health expert, health care provider, trainer, doctor, nurse, clinic, manager, lawyer, whether in NGO sector, academia or working with the government, this course is for you!
This is also for you if you work in
- sexual and reproductive health and rights
- safe abortion rights,
- family planning and contraception programmes,
- sex workers’ rights,
- adolescent girls’ issues,
- child marriage prevention,
- refugee and migrant crisis work,
- intersections with disability rights,
- LGBTQ+ rights,
- GBV and IPV