The FdS is committed to gender equality and to combating sexist and sexual violence
Gender-Based and Sexual Violence: Understanding and Reporting It
A series of webinars on workplace equality and the fight against discrimination, offered by COOP-Egal in partnership with the MESR, available here:
– EGA-ESR Webinar #1: Working Toward Gender Equality in Higher Education and Research: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L1989i-8qUE
– EGA-ESR Webinar #2: Countering Self-Censorship and Highlighting Women’s Contributions: 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 Free of Bias and 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 to Create an Inclusive Workplace: 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 titled“Equal Communication: It’s Not Rocket Science!” specifically for the University of Montpellier: https://video.umontpellier.fr/video/22848-sensibilisation-a-la-communication-sans-stereotypes-de-genre/
Did you know?
- Six out of 10 students are victims of or witnesses to at least one form of sexism, LGBT+phobia, or sexual violence (source: Observatory on Sexist and Sexual Violence in Higher Education and Research, 2023 report).
- More than 1 in 5 men aged 25–34 consider it normal to earn more than a female colleague in the same position (source: High Council for Gender Equality (HCE), 2024).
- Among men, masculinist attitudes persist: one-quarter of men aged 25–34 believe that it is sometimes necessary to use violence to command 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— whether conscious or unconscious—based on gender stereotypes. Sexism can manifest itself in seemingly harmless acts intended to belittle women, such as jokes or remarks suggesting that women are less competent.
- Gender-based and sexual violence (GBV) encompasses a range of severity, from gender-based abuse to rape. It is defined by the Penal Code and is punishable by a fine or a prison sentence.
Because the higher education sector is, unfortunately, not free from sexist incidents, the UM has developed a specific guide to provide the best possible support to victims of sexist and sexual violence.
Have you witnessed or been a victim of an act of violence, discrimination, harassment, or sexist behavior? Report it!
Other devices outside the UM
The Cnaé is a resource that provides listening, support, and reporting services for students experiencing distress, violence, or discrimination.
Contact
- Gender Equality Project Manager at the FdS:
Marina HERY: marina.hery@umontpellier.fr, 04 49 33 82 53
- UM Support Hotline:
referente-egalite@umontpellier.fr
qvt-signalement@umontpellier.f