UK schools to teach boys about misogyny and how to respect women: All you need to know

Among the areas schools will address are: Respectful behaviour towards women and girlsConsent and healthy boundariesEmpathy and emotional intelligenceThe impact of pornography on perceptions of relationshipsOnline misogyny and harmful stereotypesRecognising manipulation and coercionChallenging sexist language and behaviourThe influence of social media and online contentBuilding healthy masculinity The aim is to help young people understand what respectful relationships look like while giving them the ability to question harmful messages they may encounter online.

By bringing discussions about respect, consent, equality and online influences into education, the UK is placing greater emphasis on helping young people understand healthy relationships before harmful attitudes become deeply established.

The changes come amid growing concerns about the influence of online content on young people, particularly material linked to misogyny, harmful stereotypes and so-called “manosphere” culture.