Table 2 Information from the training courses
Course description | Image Theater (Fribourg) | Forum Theater (Lausanne) |
|---|---|---|
Duration | 2.5 h | 3.5 h |
Group size | 40 students | 20 students |
Year of medical study of participants | 4th year | 3rd year |
Stakeholders’ teaching | 1 expert in the prevention of violence and discrimination, specializing in gender studies, as well as issues of sexism and sexual harassment 1 comedian, expert in the prevention of discrimination | 2 lecturersa 1 member of the association CLASHb 4 comedians |
Structure | Students’ representation of the topic Theoretical and legal clarification (with slide support) Image Theater Synthesis/institutional resources (with slide support) | Introduction Forum Theater Discussion/theoretical input/institutional resources (with written support) |
Objectives | Identify situations of sexism and sexual harassment as targets, authors, and bystanders Act in problematic situations by using tools, institutional or legal policies, and procedures for reporting sexual harassment, as taught during training | |
Summary of content | Definitions of sexual harassment and sexism at the workplace (legal, social, individual) Impact of sexual harassment on health Gender bias Testing ways to fight against sexual harassment and sexism by using theater to practice Trusted addresses and contact information | |
Take-home messages | Breaking the silence No trivializing Acting with support Avoid victim’s guilt, victim shaming It is the duty of the workplace (including in internship placements) to be non-discriminatory and benevolent | |