Summary
The UK government plans to train teachers to spot early signs of misogyny in boys as part of a strategy to reduce violence against women and girls. The government will introduce measures in schools, like teaching consent and challenging harmful ideas about women. A £20 million package will fund the initiative, with support also expected from partners and philanthropists.
Key Facts
- The strategy aims to cut violence against women and girls in half within the next decade.
- Teachers will receive training to identify misogynistic behaviors in boys.
- Schools will teach about consent, the dangers of sharing intimate images, and challenging harmful myths about women.
- A new helpline will offer teenagers support for abuse in relationships.
- The government will contribute £16 million, with the remaining £4 million sought from partners and philanthropists.
- Almost 40% of teenagers in relationships reportedly experience abuse.
- Online influencers, like Andrew Tate, are cited as contributing to misogynistic attitudes.
- Some schools claim they are already conducting similar work and emphasize spending the £20 million wisely.
