What is gender? - FREE information & discussion session
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Everyone is talking about gender, but what is it? What's the difference between sex and gender? And how do they influence our behaviour?If you'd like the answer to these or any other gender-related questions, please come along to this free session.
As a sociology teacher, I've come to realise that many people don't actually understand gender - even younger generations who are much more open to these conversations. But this is understandable because we didn't learn about it in school, and unfortunately many people are too scared to ask questions because they think they'll look silly.
This free session will provide a safe space where we can openly discuss sex and gender and related topics such as:
- How does gender impact our lives?
- Why do some people think gender is 'not a real thing'?
- What does transgender and non-binary mean, and how do they relate to gender?
- How are gender and sexuality related?
And many more potential avenues for discussion.
This session will be facilitated by gender and inclusion sociology researcher Lisa Lymbery, and is being provided as part of the 16 Days of Activism against gender-based violence events offered by Greater Shepparton City Council and Goulburn Integrated Family Violence Services Executive. It can be offered free to the community thanks to funding received by Greater Shepparton City Council for the Free from Violence Local Government Program (Victorian State Government), and Respect Victoria’s 16 Days of Activism grassroots initiative.
To see what other free workshops and information sessions you can attend, head to: https://shepp.city/16days
Date
Thursday 27 November 2025 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM (UTC+11)Location
Greater Shepparton City Council
90 Welsford Street, Shepparton VIC 3630
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What is gender? - FREE information & discussion session
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