Anti-racism, cyberbullying and misogyny: Workshop for teachers
This workshop uses the short film Attacked : hate in the digital age as a launching point for discussions of online islamophobia and misogyny and how teachers can assist students facing these challenges.
The workshop provides a brief contextualization of cyberviolence in Canada (definitions, regulations), thematic questions linked to the short movie, definitions of the concepts of empathy and compassion as well as a brainstorming lesson plan on dialogue and civic action through art education.
About
The workshop was financed by Recherche et Action sur les Polarisations Sociales (RAPS), and was created by students Lamiae Aidi (PhD, Concordia University) and Kaida Kobylka (MA, Art Education at Concordia University). The workshop uses the short film Attacked : hate in the digital age as a launching point for discussions of online islamophobia and misogyny and how teachers can assist students facing these challenges.
Attacked : hate in the digital age is a short film by La Ruelle Films, directed by Lea Clermont-Dion, that shares the story of Noor Fadel, a young Muslim woman who was attacked on a train in Vancouver in 2017 and who faced online harassment in the aftermath. You may wish to read our previous coverage of the film, or view it yourself on Vimeo in English or French.
