The University of Essex has launched new policy on tackling misogyny to take a proactive stand against harassment and sexual violence.
Elaine Brown, Director of Inclusion, People and Culture at The University of Essex, shares the importance and positive impact the policy will have on students, staff and the wider community.
The policy intends to raise awareness of the issues and address behaviours which constitute misogyny, sexism, harassment and sexual violence. It provides definitions including the numerous ways in which misogyny can present itself and its harmful and pervasive nature.
We included this to help readers reflect on their own perceptions about what constitutes as misogyny. The policy sets out the roles and responsibilities required to address this challenging societal issue and signposts people on how to report incidents and where to go for help, with reassurance that those behaviours will not be tolerated.
