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Diversity
So
what is gender policy?
Gender
policy is a set of guidelines which are meant to make sure
that
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Every student has equal access to education and resources
regardless of whether they are male or female
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Every student, teacher and staff member is free from discrimination,
harassment and bullying that is based on gender
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The learning and teaching in and outside the classroom includes
everyone and isn’t sexist
Sometimes
these guidelines can be found within an Equal
Opportunity Policy. This policy aims to ensure that no
student or member of the school community is discriminated
against because of their gender/sexuality/race/ethnicity/socio-economic
background/disability/geographic location. This policy is
based on the Equal Opportunity Act (see Law
section).
Who
does gender policy protect?
Gender
policy should protect every single member of the school community
(students, teachers, other staff etc.) regardless of their
sex/gender. Does your school have
- A
gender policy?
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An equal opportunity policy?
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A section about gender in the Equal
Opportunity Policy?
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An equal opportunity coordinator or welfare officer?
If
you can’t find any of these at your school, speak to:
The
Equal Opportunity Resource Centre
Phone: 93540486
Or
look at our Support Services
page
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