70% of female teachers have faced misogyny in UK schools, poll shows

The poll of more than 1,500 women showed 72% had been a victim of misogyny in their school. Photograph: Hill Street Studios/Getty

Teachers have raised concerns about the influence of “incel” subculture on teenage boys, as a survey revealed that seven in 10 female teachers have been victims of misogyny in school.

The poll by the NASUWT teachers’ union confirmed a significant culture of sexual harassment and misogyny in classrooms, with almost 60% of those who participated saying they had experienced misogyny from pupils.