Introduction to Masculinity
assembly
Our assembly for KS3, KS4, and KS5 students is designed to help young people understand masculinity, its sources, and the effects of societal expectations.
Students will learn the differences between healthy and unhealthy masculinity, empowering them to embrace and promote positive models.
With 82% of participants feeling motivated to embody healthy masculinity, this assembly fosters reflection and growth for a balanced understanding of identity and self-expression.
Our interactive assemblies are 50-60 minutes long and delivered to one year group at a time.
By the end of this assembly, students will be able to:
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Define gender
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Understand gender expectations
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Understand the origins of gender
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Understand the environmental factors on shaping gender
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Understand our role in shaping each others understanding of gender
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Understand that gender norms can change
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Understand the impact of masculine norms on mental health
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Recall gender-related statistics (e.g. prison population, homelessness, sexual harassment)
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Understand how masculine norms affect relationships
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Understand healthy masculinity
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Debunking myths about healthy masculinity
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Promoting healthy masculinity: benefits and challenges
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Understand student actions for encouraging healthy masculinity in the school community
