Pupils from secondary schools across East Dunbartonshire have been checking out the new Bro Code resources aimed at tackling misogyny amongst young people.
At a workshop hosted at Douglas Academy in Milngavie, the young people from schools throughout East Dunbartonshire were recently introduced to the first Bro Code session on Respect and Healthy Relationships.
Developed by Playwright Alan Bissett and Depute Head Teacher Kimberley Roan, the Bro Code is a series of lessons intended to give young people the tools, confidence and language to discuss respect, relationships and mental health. The series complements existing programmes such as Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) and Equally Safe at School.
Convener of Education, Councillor Lynda Williamson, said, “The positive feedback from staff and pupils following the first Bro Code workshop has been extremely encouraging, and it was great to bring young people from across East Dunbartonshire to work through the session together at Douglas Academy.
“The programme is designed to provide young people with the language required to identify and resist misogyny, and the session has helped develop their resilience against peer pressure and negative online influence.
Both boys and girls found the workshop to be a safe space in which they could speak honestly, building their confidence to confront harmful stereotypes both at school and in the wider community.
“Following the success of the Respect and Healthy Relationships session, we plan to hold further workshops in the Bro Code series in the next academic year.”
