October 28, 2019
Light refreshments will be provided.
The #MeToo Movement is shining much-needed light on the pervasiveness of sexual harassment and abuse and has created unprecedented demand for gender violence prevention models that actually work. The Bystander Moment tells the story of one of the most prominent and proven of these models- the innovative bystander approach developed by activist and writer Jackson Katz and his colleagues. In a riveting analysis illustrated with archival footage and clips from news, sports, and entertainment media, Katz explores the role of bystanders-especially friends, teammates, classmates, and co-workers- in perpetuating sexual harassment, sexual assault, and other forms of gender violence. The film stresses the crucial importance of appealing to people not as potential perpetrators or passive spectators, but as active bystanders and potential leaders who have a positive role to play in challenging and changing the sexist cultural norms that too often lead to gender violence. (Description from Media Education Foundation website.)
Post-screening discussion facilitated by Healthy Masculinities Initiative Coordinator Jason Brode.
In addition to the Women's & Gender Resource Center and the Athletics Department, this event is also co-sponsored by the Title IX Office and the Healthy Masculinities Initiative.
Hosting Organizations: Women's and Gender Resource Center, Athletics
Further information
- Location: Stern 102
- Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
- Cost: Free