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​ANTI-FEMINISM AND TOXIC MASCULINITY IN SCHOOLS
Tackling gender-based challenges in education settings

THE PROJECT

AFETS is an Erasmus+ project that addresses the growing challenges of anti-feminist and toxic masculinity among youth. It focuses on the role of schools as spaces of prevention, resilience, and civic education. The project supports teachers, school psychologists and social workers in Austria and Germany to better understand and respond to manifestations of anti-feminism and toxic masculinity in school environments.

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AFETS provides evidence-based training material, interactive workshops, tailored consultation formats, and accessible resources to strengthen educators' capacities. It promotes gender equality and EU values as key pillars of democratic citizenship and a positive school climate.

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RESOURCES

All AFETS materials (e.g. handouts, training slides, and visual content) will be made available for free download. Developed for teachers, school psychologists, and social workers, they offer practical tools for addressing anti-feminism and toxic masculinity in schools.

TEAM TESTIMONIALS

“TOXIC MASCULINITY AND ANTI-FEMINIST NARRATIVES ARE INCREASINGLY SHAPING HOW YOUNG PEOPLE RELATE TO EACH OTHER. SCHOOLS NEED TO ADDRESS THESE DYNAMICS BEFORE THEY TAKE DEEPER ROOT"

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DANIELA PISOIU / SCIENTIFIC DIRECTOR AT SCENOR

ABOUTUS

AFETS is a joint initiative by SCENOR and the Interdisciplinary Centre for the Prevention of Radicalisation and Promotion of Democracy (IZRD) in Berlin. Drawing on complementary expertise in extremism prevention, education, and psychosocial counselling, the team supports school professionals in addressing anti-feminism and toxic masculinity.

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