www.sportgvp.eu Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them (Project Number: 101133538). education, and advocacy, the sports community can significantly help to eliminate GBV and ensure that every athlete, regardless of their gender identity or background, feels safe, respected, and included in their athletic path (One Win Leads to Another, 2021). Examples of methods to achieve this may include: ● Team commitment activity: Athletes pledge to engage in specific behaviours that promote respect and inclusion. Examples include opposing discriminatory policies, supporting colleagues who report mistreatment, and advocating for gender equity. ● Mixed-gender leadership simulations: Organise mixed-gender sports activities where leadership roles (e.g., team captain, coach) are rotated among all participants. Afterward, hold a debrief session to discuss how this experience challenges traditional power dynamics. Promote equality by demonstrating that leadership is not tied to gender. Example of peer education activity: Building an inclusive team culture “Understanding and challenging gender stereotypes in sports” One kind of peer education activity is participants learning from each other about gender stereotypes, ways to intervene or finding solutions and co-developing ground rules. This interactive activity aims to help athletes recognise and fight gender stereotypes in their field of performance. It invites thought, conversation, and practical pledges towards respect and tolerance. Time: 90 minutes Resources Required: ● big paper sheets or a whiteboard ● sticky notes and markers ● pre-prepared models of gender-related and sports-related difficulties, scenario cards ● If at hand, a printed copy of the team's code of behaviour First step: Icebreaker (10 minutes) Athletes should be encouraged to work in small groups and document adjectives that are often used to characterise male and female athletes (e.g., strong, aggressive, leader for males; graceful, emotional, supporting for women). Every group produces a list for the bigger group. The facilitator then leads a conversation about how these words reinforce stereotypes and whether they line up with actual athletic ability and accomplishments, and raises awareness about the impact of language on perceptions of athletes. Second step: Scenario debate (35 minutes) Create scenario cards showing real-life or imagined cases of gender bias in sports, including a female player not being considered seriously for a captain post, a male athlete being discouraged from expressing emotions, or a non-binary athlete finding difficulties with locker room assignments. Every group discusses: ● In what way does this scenario mirror gender assumptions in athletics? ● How might it affect the team and the person? ● How could colleagues challenge or step in to correct these assumptions? Following conversation, every group shows its scenario and fixes.
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