US EditionChildren to be taught anti-misogyny in sex education classes
ENGLAND, JUL 14 – New guidance aims to combat misogyny and incel culture, with 54% of pupils aged 11-19 witnessing misogynistic comments weekly, including lessons on AI deepfakes and pornography links.
- On Tuesday, July 15, 2024, the UK government announced that English schools will begin educating students aged 11 to 18 on identifying and standing up against misogynistic material encountered online.
- This initiative responds to rising concerns about the spread of misogynistic beliefs fueled by internet influencers like Andrew Tate and the national strategic threat described by the UK Police Chiefs Council in July 2024.
- The updated curriculum includes lessons on incel culture, links between pornography and misogyny, dangers of AI-generated deepfakes, and aims to support healthy relationships without stigmatising young boys.
- The Department for Education revealed that 54% of young people aged 11 to 19 have recently encountered misogynistic remarks, and Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson emphasized the challenges posed by the overwhelming presence of misleading material both on the internet and in everyday life.
- Starting September 2024, schools will implement this guidance to help children defy malign online influences, stressing the vital role of schools and parents in guiding children toward positive role models.
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