MAINSTREAMING TOOLS — ACTIVITIES
The pyramid of violence and abuse
Issues addressed | Bullying, Gender based violence, Inequality |
Complexity | 2 |
Group size | 5-25 |
Estimated duration | 60 minutes |
Objectives |
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Related thematic chapters | The pyramid of violence and abuse |
Preparations
Prepare a flipchart sheet with the words "abuse in relationship" on top and places below for writing words on three levels. Label the levels as follows: "psychological violence", "verbal violence" and "physical violence".Instructions
Step 1 — 20 minutes
Ask participants to think of words that they associate with the concept of violence.
Write on an empty sheet of flip-chart paper all the words suggested in the order they are shared.
Draw attention of participants that some of the words are about violence and others reflect different forms of violence. Identify a word which expresses physical violence, one expressing verbal violence and one expressing psychological violence.
Show the flip-chart sheet prepared in advance with the three levels below the concept of abuse in a relationship and ask participants to categorize the words they suggested with the three types of violence indicated. Ask them to reflect also on additional words which might be relevant to cover different aspects of each type of violence.
Step 2 — 15 minutes
Ask participants to discuss in groups of 4 or 5, based on the words describing different types of violence, the following two issues:
- when can a relationship be considered as abusive or at risk of becoming abusive?
- what are the appropriate strategies that those involved in a relationship and their friends should use to prevent abuse from appearing in a relationship?
Step 3 — 10-20 minutes, depending on the number of participants
The results of the groups are shared and discussed in plenary