UCU: Educating our FE students about public sexual harassment

Motion

Motion text: The majority of schoolchildren in the UK are not taught about street harassment,
despite the fact that 2 in 3 girls will be subject to this violence (Plan UK,
2016). The recent murder of Sarah Everard, and others yet to be
identified, exemplifies the danger that women face within the public space.
Conference recognises reports of attacks on trans women in public spaces have increased. The FE curriculum does not fully reflect trans lives and trans inclusive policies are mostly either non-existent or implemented poorly across FE. FEC action on sexual harassment and gender based violence should be inclusive of all women.
Conference supports the call for greater resources within FE to educate students and staff about the issues around public sexual harassment and gender-based violence.
Conference calls upon FEC to:
a. Advocate for curriculum to support education around public sexual harassment and gender-based violence within FE, as well as funding for resources.
b. Work with Student Unions, lecturers and support workers to
help promote increased awareness of public sexual harassment and
gender-based violence and what that entails.