Children to be taught anti-misogyny in sex education classes
GREATER LONDON, ENGLAND, JUL 14 – New guidance targets online misogyny and incel culture, with 54% of pupils aged 11-19 witnessing misogynistic comments, aiming to promote healthy relationships and digital awareness.
- On July 15, 2025, the UK government announced that English schools will introduce lessons aimed at helping young people identify and counteract misogynistic material on the internet.
- This decision responds to growing concerns about online misogyny influenced by figures like Andrew Tate and radicalising content affecting young men.
- The Department for Education published new guidance mandating lessons on misogyny, incel culture, AI deepfake dangers, and providing mental health support from September 2025.
- The DfE warned misogynistic attitudes have reached 'epidemic scale,' with 54% of youth aged 11-19 witnessing misogynist comments, while Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson urged equipping children to defy malign online forces.
- This initiative aims to reduce violence against women, support positive male role models, and help schools and parents prevent young people from being manipulated online.
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To combat the growing spread of online sexist content, led by male influencers, the British government is going through courses.
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Young people between the ages of 11 and 18 are to be informed about the anti-women Incel movement, among others represented by Andrew Tate, and the connection between anti-women and pornography.
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Read Full ArticleCourses to combat misogyny will be compulsory in British colleges and high schools as early as September 2026, in accordance with the new teaching guidelines published on Tuesday by the Ministry of Education.
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