10 Tips to Help You Deal With Sexism

Practical advice for British teenagers on recognising, addressing, and overcoming sexism, including strategies for self-confidence, seeking support, challenging stereotypes, and advocating for gender equality in everyday life.

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Sexism is a form of discrimination based on gender, and it can affect anyone, regardless of their identity. For teenagers, encountering sexism at school, in social situations, or online can be particularly frustrating and disheartening. Understanding how to recognise and address sexism is an important step toward building confidence and creating a fairer society. Here are 10 tips to help you deal with sexism effectively. 1. Understand What Sexism Is Sexism involves unfair treatment, stereotypes, or assumptions based on someone's gender. It can be explicit, like sexist comments or jokes, or subtle, such as different expectations for boys and girls....
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