School trains young people against machismo and violence against women in the interior of SP

State school trains young people against machismo and violence against women in São Carlos Even before adulthood, students at Escola Estadual Professor João Batista Gasparin, in São Carlos (SP), learn that respect, gender equality and combating violence against women are also part of education. ? Follow g1 São Carlos and Araraquara on Instagram In addition to integrating the topic into disciplines, the unit maintains the female collective "Extraordinárias", where students promote debates on women's health, financial autonomy, representation, political participation and combating gender-based violence. Discussions also take place in tutorials, youth clubs and other activities of the Integral Education Program (PEI), creating spaces for dialogue and reflection on machismo, human rights and respectful relationships. The objective is to make students recognize different forms of violence and take this learning beyond the school walls. ? EPTV, a TV Globo affiliate, shows the special series 'Dona Penha'. With 10 episodes, the production is featured from Monday to Friday, from the 3rd to the 14th of August, on EPTV1. The reports talk about the 20th anniversary of the Maria da Penha Law and the fight against violence against women. Students from the Professor João Batista Gasparin school, in São Carlos (SP), take classes on machismo and violence against women EPTV Reproduction Read also: VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN: 'He didn't just destroy her life, he destroyed ours': the pain of families after femicides SURVEY: Three cities with the most femicides do not have a Women's Police Station in the interior of SP; remember cases MARIA DA PENHA: 'What did you do to provoke?': attacked teacher remembers humiliation and silencing before the Maria da Penha Law No, it's not Student Nathaly Augusta Tomali summarizes one of the main lessons learned from the project. "No, it's not. There's no point in insisting on something she doesn't want," he said. The objective is to train young people capable of recognizing abusive behavior and building more respectful relationships. For student Brenda Sofia Miguel Meira, it is still common to see women being diminished just for being women. "I don't stay silent, but even so I still get angry. Just putting women down, saying that they can't do things because they're women", commented the student. Students at Escola Estadual Professor João Batista Gasparin, in São Carlos (SP), learn that respect, gender equality and combating violence against women Reproduction/EPTV Boys against machismo and violence Among boys, discussions also cause changes in behavior. Student Henrique Cardoso da Silva states that, in addition to respecting women, he learned that it is necessary to act in situations of violence. Henrique commented that he has already witnessed episodes of violence against women. "I already respect it, but now I understand that my role is to protect too", he commented. Another group of students highlights that violence also appears in verbal aggression and in the school environment. "If you insult someone, make fun of them at school, hit them, they'll feel offended. They might even stop coming to school," said Victor Hugo de Oliveira Santana. Among boys, the discussions also provoke changes in behavior at a school in São Carlos Reproduction/EPTV Misogyny on social media The discussions also address the growth of hate speech against women on social media. For students, the internet cannot serve as a justification for attacks. "For me, no aggression is justifiable. I think they are cowards", says one of the students when commenting on groups that disseminate misogynistic content on social media. Today, misogyny is not yet an autonomous crime in Brazil. The term usually appears associated with crimes or situations already provided for by law, such as domestic violence, femicide, injury, threat, moral harassment or discrimination. The debate takes place while the bill that seeks to equate misogyny with the crime of racism is being processed in the Chamber of Deputies, making the practice non-bailable and imprescriptible. ?? The bill under discussion provides for a sentence of 2 to 5 years in prison and a fine for crimes committed due to misogyny. It also provides for temporary suspension of accounts on social networks that convey illegal content, increases penalties for crimes for engagement or monetization purposes and includes aggravating circumstances when the victim is a child, teenager, elderly person or person with a disability. Respect and protection Student Henrique Cardoso da Silva believes that respect must be accompanied by an active stance. "I understand that now it's also about protecting," he said. Student Isaque Souza Jerônimo considers it important that this type of discussion takes place within the school. Another student said that he even talked to colleagues who reproduced insults against women on the internet and that his parents themselves took action. "There are a lot of people with the wrong idea behind their screens. I went to talk to their parents. They left him without using the computer for a few days," he said. For Octávio Miguel da Silva Marques, combating violence is also the responsibility of those who witness a situation of disrespect. "My mother taught me: never touch a woman again. Now, if I see something is happening, I will try to intervene," he said. From school to home According to the school director, Luciano Redondo Mendes de Almeida, the work also seeks to involve families. The proposal is to expand discussions during parent meetings so that topics discussed at school also reach homes. "The project is to expand this training to parents. Today the students have a firmer position, they understand what machismo is and are aware of the different types of violence against women. In many cases, we noticed a change in the attitude of students and families alike", he stated. The director says that many students live with violent situations at home on a daily basis. "I have a lot of children here at school whose parents fight, beat their mother, swear,