The FdS is committed to gender equality and the fight against gender-based and sexual violence.
Series of webinars on professional equality and the fight against discrimination, offered by COOP-Egal, in partnership with the MESR, available here:
– EGA-ESR Webinar #1: Working toward professional equality between women and men in ESR: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1989i-8qUE
– EGA-ESR Webinar #2: Countering self-censorship and making women's contributions visible: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaDesMNyqho
– EGA-ESR Webinar #3: Understanding and combating LGBTI+phobia : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzM4-oGkYKM
– EGA-ESR Webinar #4: Recruitment without bias or gender discrimination: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wwop6xi8zs
– EGA-ESR Webinar #5: Equal communication: it's not rocket science! Understanding the issues and practicing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPmub6tke04
– EGA-ESR Webinar #6: Combating discrimination for an inclusive work environment: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NfY_m6E8jl0
– EGA-ESR Webinar #7: Supporting parents, caregivers, and work-life balance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZpnAYAOaWk
– Webinar "Egalitarian communication: it's not rocket science!" specific to the University of Montpellier: https://video.umontpellier.fr/video/22848-sensibilisation-a-la-communication-sans-stereotypes-de-genre/
Did you know?
- Six out of ten students are victims or witnesses of at least one form of sexism, LGBT+phobia, or sexual violence (source: Observatory of Sexist and Sexual Violence in Higher Education and Research, 2023 report).
- More than one in five men aged 25-34 consider it normal to earn more than their female colleagues in the same position (source: High Council for Gender Equality (HCE), 2024).
- Among men, macho attitudes persist: one-quarter of 25- to 34-year-olds believe that violence is sometimes necessary to gain respect. (source: HCE, 2024).
- 29% of men aged 25-34 believe that men perform better in scientific careers (source: HCE, 2024).
What are we talking about?
- Sexism refers to all behaviors, conscious or unconscious, based on gender stereotypes. Sexism can manifest itself in seemingly harmless acts intended to belittle women, such as jokes or remarks about women's lesser abilities.
- Gender-based and sexual violence (GSV) covers several degrees of severity, from sexist insults to rape. It is defined by the Criminal Code and is punishable by a fine or prison sentence.
Because the higher education sector is unfortunately not immune to sexist behavior, UM has developed a specific guide to provide the best possible support to victims of sexist and sexual violence.
Have you witnessed or been the victim of violence, discrimination, harassment, or sexist behavior? Report it!
Contact
- Gender Equality Officer at the FdS:
Marina HERY: marina.hery@umontpellier.fr, +33 (0)4 49 33 82 53
- UM Listening Unit:
referente-egalite@umontpellier.fr
qvt-signalement@umontpellier.f