For your information this month, via the Newsletter, we are raising awareness of the topic of misogyny and sexism.

The issue of misogyny and sexism in schools was raised as far back as 1982 when Margaret Attwood called them a “breeding ground for sexism” where six year old boys are “told not to cry, to toughen up” and girls are told that “boys knocking them down is a sign of affection.” A survey by the National Education Union revealed that 64% of teachers said they hear sexist language every week with 29% saying it is a daily occurrence. A BBC survey from earlier this year revealed that more than a third of secondary school teachers have reported misogynistic behaviour to their school in the last week. Schools do face considerable challenges in combating such behaviour due to the rise in online misogyny and sexism.