Online influencers such as Andrew Tate are fuelling an increase in sexism in the classroom, says a new survey from education union the NASUWT. It comes after the Netflix series Adolescence thrust concerns around incel culture into the spotlight.

Summary

Social media influencers are fuelling a rise in misogyny and sexism in the UK’s classrooms, according to teachers.

More than 5,800 teachers were polled… and nearly three in five (59%) said they believe social media use has contributed to a deterioration in pupils’ behaviour.

One teacher said she’d had 10-year-old boys “refuse to speak to [her]…because [she is] a woman”. Another said “the Andrew Tate phenomena had a huge impact on how [pupils] interacted with females and males they did not see as ‘masculine’”.

“There is an urgent need for concerted action… to safeguard all children and young people from the dangerous influence of far-right populists and extremists.”

  • BillyTheKid@lemmy.caEnglish
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    23 hours ago

    I think you got downvoted because it wasn’t clear what you were saying, so people misunderstood. That’s why I asked, because I don’t like to assume I know what people are saying, I prefer to have them tell me.

    If I understand your comment, you are wondering out loud. Perhaps some of the other readers thought you were trying to make a point about something.

    Thank you for elaborating!

    • Kuma@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      19 hours ago

      Yes, I was just open for discussion.

      Thanks for telling me! And thanks for giving people a chance to explain them self, I appreciate that about you :D