Understanding Misogyny, Misandry, and the Impact of Toxic Influencers
Understanding Misogyny, Misandry, and the Impact of Toxic Influencers
Explores harmful gender biases and their amplification through social media. We'll examine how these attitudes affect society and identify strategies to counteract their influence.
Lesson duration is: 60 minItems in this lesson
Understanding Misogyny, Misandry, and the Impact of Toxic Influencers
Explores harmful gender biases and their amplification through social media. We'll examine how these attitudes affect society and identify strategies to counteract their influence.
Learning Objectives
At the end of the lesson you will understand misogyny, misandry, and the role of toxic influencers in online spaces; identify their impact on society and recognize strategies to counteract their effects.
What do you already know about the influence of toxic figures in online spaces?
Defining Misogyny
Misogyny involves prejudice, dislike, or contempt for women. It's often expressed through discriminatory behaviour, language, and attitudes.
History & Background
Rooted in systems that have historically oppressed women (e.g., unequal rights, violence).
Defining Misandry
Misandry is the dislike or prejudice against men. While less discussed, it also manifests in stereotypes and discrimination.
History & Background
Often less talked about, but stems from reactions to male-dominated systems or stereotypes that harm men.
Why do these biases exist? How do they affect society?
Which term are you more familiar with?
Misogyny
Misandry
Case Study Activity
Are there any positive influencers you can think of?
Counteracting Toxic Influences
Promote critical thinking, media literacy, and respectful dialogue. Support positive role models and diverse voices.
Conclusion and Reflection
Reflect on the importance of awareness and action to combat misogyny, misandry, and toxic influences.
Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.
Write down 2 topics you want to know more about.
Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood.
