Changing Perceptions of Gender through Rugby

As many South Africans try to make meaning from the staggering statistics around gender-based violence (GBV) in the country we are proud to be working with adolescents to challenge traditional gender norms through sport.

In 2020 we completed a study that focuses on how, over 6 months, our programming influenced 18 adolescent boys' gendered views.

Though the scope of this study was small, there are very encouraging signs that by creating a gender equitable space for young men and women through SFD we can begin to address problematic social stereotypes and contribute to the empowerment of young women.

In 2021 we want to better understand if this approach is successful in creating long-lasting change that transfers ‘off the field.’

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