Teachers are set to be trained to spot and tackle signs of misogyny among boys in the classroom as part of the government’s work to cut violence against women and girls by half over the next decade. The plans will focus on preventing radicalisation among young men.
Pupils will also be given lessons on issues including consent and the risks of sharing intimate images, as well as how to identify positive role models. They will also work against unhealthy myths about women as well as relationships. The £20 million package is also set to include a helpline for teenagers, offering support for concerns about abuse in a relationship.
By tackling early signs of misogyny, the government hopes to prevent young men from being violent abusers, according to the BBC. As part of the plans, schools will also send students deemed high-risk to receive extra care and support. This includes behavioural courses to combat prejudices against women and girls.
“Every parent should be able to trust that their daughter is safe at school, online and in her relationships, but too often, toxic ideas are taking hold early and going unchallenged,” Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said. “This government is stepping in sooner, backing teachers, calling out misogyny, and intervening when warning signs appear to stop harm before it starts.”
Domestic Abuse Charity Reducing Risk estimates that almost 40% of teenagers in relationships are victims of abuse. Online influence has been partly blamed for feeding this. A fifth of boys aged 13 to 15 hold a positive opinion of misogynistic influencer Andrew Tate, a YouGov poll found. As a result of the government plans, some teachers have said that schools have already begun with the work that the measure calls for.
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