Sexism shows up in everyday conversations, ‘jokes’, and online behaviour, and it’s not always an easy situation to be in.
It's one thing to recognise crook behaviour in others, but calling it out can be a challenge, especially when it's a mate who's doing it.
This quiz explores real-life examples of sexism among mates and provides multiple-choice responses to suss how you’d respond.
From casual comments to more serious threats, you’ll learn ‘What to do’ and ‘What not to do’ in similar situations.
Would you call out a mate?
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What’s a good way to call out sexist behaviour without making things awkward or causing drama?
It can be tricky, especially if it’s your mate.
Try keeping it lowkey, something like, ‘Hey, what do you mean by that?’
Often, people don’t even realise they’ve said something off.
You don’t have to make a big scene, just saying something shows it’s not okay and can get them thinking.
What if I want to say something but feel nervous about how my mate might react?
It’s normal to feel awkward, especially if it’s someone close.
If calling it out in the moment feels hard, you can always talk to them privately later.
Try saying something like, ‘I’ve been thinking about that comment earlier, it didn’t sit right with me’.
You can also show them it was off by rolling your eyes or simply not laughing.
And you can support the person it happened to as well, just by checking in to see if they’re okay, that you saw what went on and that it wasn’t something you found funny.
It doesn’t have to be perfect. The fact that you care enough to say something already makes a difference.
