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November 25 • Cultural Insight

Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is observed on the 25th of November. Designated by the UN, the day aims to raise global awareness of the fact that women around the world are subject to rape, domestic violence, and other forms of abuse.

Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women Lesson Visual

Speaking Discussion

  • Should self-defence be a mandatory subject for girls in every school?
  • Why does society romanticise aggressive men in movies and books?
  • Is true equality possible in a world where physical strength is still used to intimidate?
  • If you could delete the emotion of rage from the human brain, would you do it?
  • Is justice about punishing the attacker or changing the culture?

Activity 1: The Cultural Auditor

The Task: You are auditing a video game company that makes violent games. You have 3 minutes to argue that their games are training men to be aggressive. The lead designer argues it's just escapism. Win the debate and force them to change the story.

Activity 2: Rapid Fire Debate

Justify in 30 seconds: 1. 'Strength without empathy is just barbarism.' 2. 'Violence is a biological reality we can't educate away.' 3. 'We should prioritise 'Safety' over 'Creative Freedom' in our media.'