Reflection Prompt
I remember hearing about a case of cyberbullying in my school where someone’s private photos were shared without consent. It made me feel angry and sad for the person targeted.
The most important leadership qualities in these situations are
· Listening without judgment
· Acting quickly but carefully
· Protecting the person affected
· Being fair to everyone involved
· Showing kindness while enforcing rules
My own background and experiences might make me quick to take sides. I have to remind myself to stay neutral, learn the facts first, and treat everyone with dignity.
how my own biases, cultural beliefs, and past experiences might influence my approach to responding to GBV
Sometimes, I might assume I understand someone's situation because of something I've seen or lived through before.
My own culture taught me certain ideas about gender roles, and I have to remind myself not to let those ideas decide what is "normal" or "acceptable."
If I grew up in a place where people didn't talk openly about abuse, I might feel uncomfortable addressing it directly—even when I should.
I might unintentionally judge someone based on how they act, what they wear, or whether their story feels familiar to me.
Past experiences—like knowing a survivor or seeing injustice—can make me more empathetic, but they can also make me too emotional or quick to react before hearing all sides.
Sometimes I might think, "This wouldn't happen in my community," and that bias could make me dismiss warning signs.
I have to keep learning and checking myself so my personal views don't get in the way of listening, believing, and acting fairly.