This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament
Rejected petition Address systemic sexism by overhauling traditional boy-girl sex education.
A fortnightly curricular lesson in secondary school.
Greater education on menstruation and toxic masculinity.
Clearer definitions and reinforcement on what is sexual harassment, assault and rape.
A class debate discussing systemic sexism from both sides, would raise awareness internally.
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Boys growing up have toxic traits engrained into them through societal norms: male chauvinism, female objectification, “boys will be boys” mentality, etc.
Schools are the root of education, this is the best place to start addressing systemic issues.
97% of women have been sexually harassed. It’s not all men but a figure that high means that it’s definitely not a small minority of men.
Women wish they were taught more about their bodies in school.
I am a man who feels safe walking home.
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You may wish to sign these petitions which call for very similar actions:
'Increase the amount of content on sexism in the PSHE national curriculum.': https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/579416
'Provide funding to improve the quality of teaching in schools of sexual violence': https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/580038
You may also like to sign this petition which calls for a related action:
'Sex education and consent to be mandatory in primary schools': https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/553641
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