Misogyny Workshops for Schools, Colleges, Universities and Staff Training
2020 Dreams Misogyny Workshops help schools, colleges and universities respond to the sharp rise in harmful gender-based attitudes. These structured, evidence-informed safeguarding Misogyny Workshops tackle the real challenges students face both offline and online.
Problematic attitudes rarely start out extreme. They usually begin as casual sexist language, dismissive jokes, unmoderated online chats, shifting expectations in dating, and social media content that normalises disrespect towards women and girls. Over time, these behaviours quietly become part of everyday peer culture. Misogyny Workshops connect the dots to wider safeguarding risks — from peer normalisation and pathways to online radicalisation right through to escalation into harassment, coercive control or sexual misconduct.
Misogyny Workshops take a proactive, preventative approach with carefully designed, genuinely engaging sessions that go far beyond basic awareness-raising. Instead of generic talks, Misogyny Workshops create real space for honest reflection and critical thinking.
Core features in our Misogyny Workshops include:
- Real-world examples drawn from classrooms, corridors, digital spaces and peer interactions
- Critical examination of how attitudes form, how online content amplifies extremes, and how minor comments contribute to cultures of harm
- Age- and phase-appropriate focus: early intervention and peer/online influences in schools and colleges; consent, power dynamics, healthy relationships, and reputational considerations in further and higher education
- Interactive scenarios, current case studies, and facilitated discussion to build critical awareness and promote respectful behaviours
Content is tailored by phase. In schools and colleges the focus of Misogyny Workshops is on early intervention, peer influence, identity formation and online exposure. In further and higher education settings, Misogyny Workshops explore consent, power dynamics, healthy relationships, accountability and reputational considerations within academic and professional contexts.
Through interactive scenarios, current case studies and facilitated discussion, participants in Misogyny Workshops gain practical tools to recognise, challenge and prevent harmful attitudes in a supportive and non-accusatory environment. The emphasis is on responsibility, critical awareness and respectful behaviour rather than blame.
By embedding Misogyny Workshops within safeguarding, wellbeing and equality strategies, institutions demonstrate a clear commitment to creating safe and inclusive environments. Misogyny Workshops contribute to early disruption of pathways that can lead to harassment, sexual misconduct or violence against women and girls, offering a balanced and credible contribution to long-term cultural change across all educational phases.
Participants gain practical insight and tools through Misogyny Workshops to recognise, challenge, and prevent harmful attitudes in supportive, non-accusatory settings.
By embedding Misogyny Workshops within safeguarding, wellbeing, and equality strategies, institutions demonstrate a clear commitment to safe, inclusive environments and early disruption of pathways to harassment, sexual misconduct, or violence against women and girls.
Misogyny Workshops offer a credible, balanced contribution to long-term cultural change across all educational phases.
What Is Misogyny?
Misogyny Workshops begin by clearly defining misogyny and how it affects individuals, relationships and wider culture. Misogyny Workshops explain that misogyny refers to negative attitudes, beliefs or behaviours directed towards women and girls because of their gender. This can include prejudice, disrespect, devaluation, control or the belief that women are inferior to men. Misogyny exists on a spectrum, ranging from everyday sexist language and stereotypes to harassment, coercive behaviour and gender-based violence.
Within educational settings, it is often subtle rather than overt. Misogyny Workshops help pupils and students recognise how sexist jokes, online comments, expectations around gender roles and dismissive behaviour can contribute to harmful peer cultures when left unchallenged.
Why Schools, Colleges and Universities are Investing in These Misogyny Workshops
Schools, colleges and universities are increasingly concerned about the influence of online spaces and influencers that promote misogyny, sexism and toxic masculinity. Misogyny Workshops address these harmful narratives that often normalise harassment, unhealthy relationships and victim-blaming attitudes, creating safeguarding risks for children, teens and young adults — especially with the new 2026 RSHE requirements emphasising prevention of misogynistic myths, incel culture, deepfakes and online influences.
What begins as seemingly harmless content — such as videos about fitness, wealth or confidence — can quickly escalate. Misogyny Workshops show how social media algorithms are designed to push viewers towards more extreme material, leading young people deeper into misogynistic content and manosphere communities.
This is particularly dangerous at a time when many students feel insecure about body image, status and belonging. Misogyny Workshops help participants understand how influencer content often plays on these vulnerabilities.
Misogyny Workshops are interactive, evidence-led and age-appropriate. Whether delivered in one-hour assemblies, half-day sessions or full-day programmes, Misogyny Workshops are always tailored to your safeguarding priorities and now align closely with government VAWG pilots.
Demand for Misogyny Workshops has grown due to the visible impact of online influencer culture, the spread of misogynistic content across social media platforms, and rising reports of sexual harassment in educational settings. Misogyny Workshops help young people understand the consequences of language, behaviour and online consumption habits.
Participants in Misogyny Workshops learn to:
🔹 Define misogyny clearly and recognise subtle forms of sexism
🔹 Understand how misogynistic beliefs develop and spread
🔹 Explore the influence of online personalities and algorithm-driven content
🔹 Examine the link between misogyny, toxic masculinity and violence
🔹 Reflect on accountability, respect and equality
By embedding Misogyny Workshops into PSHE provision, schools demonstrate proactive safeguarding and alignment with RSHE statutory guidance.
What the Misogyny Workshops Cover
Each Misogyny Workshop is age-appropriate, interactive and discussion-based. Misogyny Workshops can be adapted for Key Stage 3, Key Stage 4, sixth form and further education settings.
Core content in Misogyny Workshops includes:
🔹 Understanding Misogyny: Participants explore the meaning of misogyny, how it differs from healthy masculinity and why certain attitudes become normalised.
🔹 Online Radicalisation Pathways: Misogyny Workshops examine how young people can be influenced by online communities that promote harmful gender ideologies.
🔹 Impact on Women and Girls: Real-world consequences are explored, including emotional harm, coercive behaviour and the wider societal impact.
🔹 Healthy Masculinity and Positive Identity: Participants reflect on strength, responsibility and respectful leadership without reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
🔹 Challenging Harmful Peer Culture: Practical strategies are provided for challenging sexist language and behaviours safely.
Staff Training
In addition to pupil sessions, Misogyny Workshops offer professional development for staff teams. These Misogyny Workshops equip teachers, safeguarding leads and youth workers with confidence to identify early warning signs and intervene effectively.
Misogyny Workshops for staff focus on:
🔹 Recognising misogynistic language and coded terminology
🔹 Understanding online subcultures and the manosphere
🔹 Supporting boys constructively without shame
🔹 Recording and responding to peer-on-peer abuse
🔹 Strengthening whole-school safeguarding responses
Safeguarding Outcomes
Well-structured Misogyny Workshops contribute to measurable safeguarding improvements. Schools report increased student awareness, reduced tolerance of sexist language and improved reporting confidence among girls.
Misogyny Workshops align closely with the UK Government’s refreshed Violence Against Women and Girls strategy (published December 2025) and the updated Relationships, Sex and Health Education guidance effective from September 2026. These frameworks emphasise early intervention, prevention, bystander responsibility and tackling attitudes that normalise abuse, control and gender-based harm.
Misogyny is no longer confined to extreme or fringe online spaces. Misogyny Workshops help education settings understand and disrupt this progression before harm escalates.
The Consequences of Misogyny are Significant and Escalating
Serious incidents of violence against young women — such as the widely reported killing of a young woman in Croydon by her partner — sit at the intersection of gender-based violence, coercive control and misogynistic attitudes. Misogyny Workshops help pupils, students and staff recognise how sexist beliefs, gendered entitlement and unhealthy power dynamics can escalate into coercive behaviour, harassment and violence if left unchallenged.
Current evidence highlights the scale of the issue:
- Girls and young women face heightened risks of harassment, abuse and gender-based violence. Sixty-eight percent of girls aged 11 to 21 report changing their everyday behaviour to avoid sexual harassment, and one in ten girls aged 11 to 16 have missed or avoided school because of it, according to the Girlguiding Girls’ Attitudes Survey 2025.
- Boys and young men are increasingly pressured into toxic masculinity, encouraged to suppress emotions, reject vulnerability and “man up”. Misogyny Workshops address how these pressures harm boys as well as girls, contributing to isolation, poor mental health and aggressive behaviour.
- Peer cultures within schools and colleges can become unsafe when sexist language, sexualised comments and controlling attitudes are dismissed as humour or banter. Misogyny Workshops help staff and students recognise when behaviour crosses into safeguarding concern.
- Radicalisation risks are rising. Online forums and influencer networks that glorify violence, sexual entitlement and hatred towards women are being actively promoted by algorithms, pushing young people towards more extreme content.
Recent national data reinforces the urgency. Forty-five percent of teachers now describe misogynistic attitudes among boys as a problem in their school, rising to sixty-seven percent in secondary settings, according to YouGov, 2025. Over half report that the issue has worsened in recent years. More than one third of pupils aged 11 to 19 report hearing comments that made them concerned for the safety of girls in the past week alone, while over half say they have witnessed misogynistic comments in school or college environments.
Against this backdrop, Misogyny Workshops are not an optional addition. They are a critical safeguarding response.
By delivering Misogyny Workshops as part of PSHE, RSHE and staff training provision, schools, colleges and universities address the root causes of gender-based harm, support Violence Against Women and Girls priorities, and equip both staff and students with the understanding, language and confidence to challenge misogyny before it escalates into abuse or violence.
How Misogyny Appears Among Children and Young People
A key focus of Misogyny Workshops is exploring how misogyny is reinforced through online spaces. Misogyny Workshops address how this behaviour may present as sexist language, online harassment, pressure around appearance or status, minimising consent or hostility towards girls and young women. Misogyny Workshops also explore how misogyny negatively affects boys and young men by encouraging emotional suppression, aggression and unhealthy expectations of masculinity.
Why These Misogyny Workshops Matter in Education
Misogyny Workshops provide clear definitions that help young people, staff and professionals distinguish between confidence, opinion and harmful behaviour. By delivering Misogyny Workshops, schools, colleges and universities create structured opportunities for discussion, critical thinking and early intervention. Misogyny Workshops directly support the 2026 RSHE updates, Ofsted expectations, Prevent Duty and equality objectives.
Workshop Overview
Misogyny Workshops to Challenge Sexism, Toxic Masculinity and Harmful Influencer Culture in Education
In today’s digital age, Misogyny Workshops help schools, colleges and universities address the pervasive influence of online spaces and influencers who promote misogyny, sexism and toxic masculinity. Misogyny Workshops deliver proactive, preventative education that builds digital literacy, critical thinking and respectful relationships.
Understanding Misogyny, Online Influence and Safeguarding Risk
Misogyny Workshops help schools and colleges tackle sexist language, harassment and rigid ideas of masculinity shaped by sustained exposure to online content.
Expanded Coverage in the Misogyny Workshops
Misogyny Workshops are meticulously customised to align with your specific needs, demographics and priorities. We collaborate closely with you to ensure relevance and impact, incorporating 2026 RSHE emphases on incel culture, AI deepfakes and linking pornography to misogyny.
What We Cover
We know every school and college is different, so we work with you to make these Misogyny Workshops fit exactly what your students and staff need. Everything is built around the latest 2026 RSHE rules, with a strong focus on spotting misogyny early, understanding consent, challenging toxic attitudes, and helping young people make safer choices before things become a real problem.
Here are the key areas we can go into real depth on – whatever is most important for your setting:
🔹 Spotting Misogyny and Sexism Simple, practical ways to help students and staff recognise when something is just “banter”… and when it’s actually sexist or discriminatory. We look at everyday examples like online hate comments, put-downs in class, gender stereotypes in media, or little digs that make girls feel less valued – and show how these can build up if no one calls them out.
🔹 Influencer Culture & The Manosphere We help young people see how some online influencers use their frustrations or insecurities to sell ideas that put women down. We look at real examples and talk about the tactics they use, so students can spot the manipulation and choose not to follow it. (We often link this directly to our Manosphere Workshops for more focused sessions on those online spaces.)
🔹 Toxic Masculinity Straightforward conversations about the pressure boys feel to “man up,” hide emotions or act dominant – and how that hurts them and others, especially in relationships. We show healthier ways to be confident without putting anyone else down. (We connect this to our Toxic Masculinity Workshops when boys’ attitudes are a key focus.)
🔹 Incel Culture & Radicalisation We explain in simple terms what “incel” ideas are, how young people can get drawn in online, and the real dangers – including how some of these views can lead to violence or extremism. We give clear ways to spot it early and step in safely.
🔹 Digital Literacy – Algorithms & Echo Chambers Hands-on sessions showing how TikTok, YouTube, Instagram and other apps keep feeding more extreme content once someone watches one video. We teach students how to question what they see, spot biases, and stay safer online. (We link this straight to our Internet Safety Workshops for practical digital protection.)
🔹 Respectful Relationships & Consent Building the basics of respect, empathy, equality and real consent (it has to be enthusiastic and ongoing). Students practise through role-play so they feel ready to set boundaries, say no, and respect others. (We often combine this with our Healthy Relationships Workshops for the full positive picture.)
🔹 Teenage Abusive Relationships Helping young people spot the early signs of coercive control or abuse in teen dating – like constant checking, isolating someone from friends, threats, guilt-tripping or “if you loved me you’d…”. We show how these start small and get worse, and give clear ways to get help early. (We connect this to our dedicated Teenage Abusive Relationships Workshops for focused safeguarding support.)
🔹 Belonging & Identity Practical ideas to help young people feel good about who they are – without needing to fit into toxic online groups or harmful relationship patterns. We encourage positive clubs, friendships and adult role models.
🔹 Peer Influence & Positive Intervention Simple bystander skills – how to safely step in or speak up when they see sexist remarks or worrying behaviour, and how to support a friend who might be affected. (We link this to our Supportive Friendships Workshop when friendship support is a priority.)
🔹 Intersectionality & Wider Contexts Looking at how misogyny can hit harder when someone is also facing racism, homophobia, transphobia or other unfair treatment – so every student feels seen and supported.
Our Misogyny Workshops are lively, relatable and built around real teenage experiences – using role-play, group chats, short videos and safe spaces to talk openly. Whether you want a quick assembly or a full-day programme, we’ll make it work for your school and leave everyone feeling more confident and equipped. Misogyny Workshops are highly interactive, grounded in the latest research and evidence, and calibrated for age-appropriateness. From concise one-hour assemblies to immersive half-day or full-day immersions, every Misogyny Workshop is designed to address your unique safeguarding imperatives, incorporating multimedia elements, group activities and reflective exercises for lasting impact.
Headteachers tell us Misogyny Workshops make a real difference – students start calling out sexism, staff feel more prepared for disclosures, and the whole school culture improves. That’s the impact we’re here to help you create.
Ready to bring Misogyny Workshops to your school? Let’s talk about what your students need most.
Misogyny Workshops FAQ: In-Depth Answers
Sessions for Different Age Groups
Primary Schools, Upper Key Stage 2, Years 5 to 6 (Updated for 2026 RSHE guidance)
Misogyny Workshops focus on early prevention and positive behaviour. Children may already encounter sexist comments or stereotypes through games, social media or peer interactions. Content promotes kindness, fairness and respect, helping pupils understand the impact of language and behaviour. Aims: spotting stereotypes, building empathy, encouraging respectful friendships, preparing for secondary school.
Secondary Schools, Key Stages 3 and 4 (Updated for 2026 RSHE guidance)
Misogyny Workshops address the growing influence of misogynistic online content, influencer culture and peer pressure. Content explores sexism, toxic masculinity and online risk in a relatable and age-appropriate way, linking digital behaviour to real-world consequences. Aims: recognising sexism, understanding influencer risks, challenging peer pressure, promoting equality.
Colleges and Sixth Form, Ages 16 to 19 (Updated for 2026 RSHE guidance)
Misogyny Workshops focus on issues such as harassment, controlling behaviour and exposure to extremist or harmful online narratives. Content links misogyny to safeguarding, consent and healthy relationships, supporting students as they gain independence. Aims: consent education, tackling harassment, understanding radicalisation risks, promoting respect within college culture.
Universities and Adult Learners, Ages 18 and Over (Updated for 2026 RSHE guidance)
Misogyny Workshops explore the impact of misogyny on campus culture, sexual harassment and gender equality. Content supports students to challenge harmful behaviour and promote respectful, inclusive environments. Aims: addressing sexist culture, promoting consent and boundaries, preparing for professional and workplace equality.
Why These Misogyny Workshops Are Essential
Research shows the urgent need for preventative education:
🔹 45% of teachers see misogynistic attitudes among boys as a problem in their school (67% in secondary) (YouGov, 2025).
🔹 68% of girls aged 11–21 have changed everyday behaviour to avoid sexual harassment (Girlguiding, 2025).
🔹 1 in 10 girls aged 11–16 have missed or avoided school to avoid sexual harassment (Girlguiding, 2025).
🔹 37% of pupils aged 11–19 heard comments raising girls’ safety concerns in the past week (GOV.UK, 2025).
Without intervention, these attitudes risk becoming embedded, fuelling harassment, abuse and extremist behaviours. Misogyny Workshops provide the solution.
Benefits for Schools, Colleges & Universities
Misogyny Workshops:
🔹 Meet PSHE, RSE and safeguarding requirements (including 2026 RSHE updates)
🔹 Support Ofsted and Prevent Duty expectations
🔹 Equip staff with strategies for responding to misogyny disclosures
🔹 Create respectful peer group cultures in schools, colleges and universities
🔹 Build resilience against misogynistic and extremist grooming
🔹 Promote equality, respect and critical thinking for young people
How We Deliver Misogyny Workshops
🔹 Interactive delivery: debate, role play and discussion
🔹 Case studies: real-world examples linked to teens and youth culture
🔹 Tailored design: adapted to age group and setting
🔹 Flexible delivery: in-person across the UK or virtual worldwide
The Urgent Case: Evidence and Insights
Compelling research highlights the escalating need for targeted interventions in 2026:
🔹 45% of teachers describe misogyny as a problem in their school, with 54% saying it’s worsened (YouGov, 2025).
🔹 68% of girls change behaviour to avoid harassment (Girlguiding, 2025).
🔹 Over half of pupils witness misogynistic comments weekly (GOV.UK, 2025).
Without proactive measures, these entrenched attitudes can perpetuate cycles of harassment, domestic abuse, workplace discrimination and societal extremism. Misogyny Workshops deliver the proactive solution.
Comprehensive Benefits for Educational and Organisational Settings
Implementing Misogyny Workshops yields transformative outcomes:
🔹 Alignment with Standards: Fully compliant with PSHE, RSE, Ofsted inspections, Prevent Duty, equality legislation and 2026 RSHE guidance.
🔹 Empowerment for Staff: Practical strategies for identifying, addressing and documenting misogyny-related incidents, enhancing overall safeguarding protocols.
🔹 Fostering Positive Cultures: Cultivating peer environments where respect, inclusivity and open dialogue thrive in schools, colleges, universities and workplaces.
🔹 Building Long-Term Resilience: Arming participants with defences against misogynistic grooming, extremist recruitment and digital manipulation.
🔹 Promoting Broader Values: Instilling equality, empathy, critical thinking and proactive citizenship for a more just society.
🔹 Measurable Impact: Post-session evaluations often show increased awareness (up to 85% self-reported), reduced incidents of sexist behaviour and improved student wellbeing metrics.
Our Delivery Approach: Engaging and Effective
🔹 Interactive Methods: Incorporating debates, role-playing exercises, group discussions, polls and gamified elements to keep participants engaged.
🔹 Real-World Case Studies: Drawing from contemporary youth culture, including anonymised stories, viral trends and celebrity examples to make content relatable.
🔹 Custom Tailoring: Misogyny Workshops adapted based on age, group size, cultural context and specific concerns like high-risk demographics.
🔹 Flexible Formats: In-person sessions available UK-wide with travel accommodations; virtual options for international reach, ensuring accessibility regardless of location.
Related PSHE Workshops
- Manosphere Workshops
- Toxic Masculinity Workshops
- Internet Safety Workshops
- Healthy Relationships Workshops
- VAWG Workshops
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References & Evidence Sources
Our workshops draw on the latest authoritative guidance and research:
- UK Government – Freedom from Violence and Abuse: A Cross-Government Strategy (VAWG Strategy) – National framework for preventing gender-based violence and supporting victims.
- Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) Statutory Guidance – Updated requirements for teaching relationships, consent, online harms and equality (effective 2026).
- Girlguiding Girls’ Attitudes Survey 2025 – Data on girls’ experiences of harassment, safety concerns and behaviour changes in school and online.
- YouGov – Teacher Survey on Misogyny in Schools (2025) – Insights on prevalence and worsening of misogynistic attitudes among boys (45% of teachers report it as a problem).
These public resources inform our evidence-based, compliant approach. For more information or to discuss tailoring, contact us today.