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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Bryony Gooch and Millie Cooke

Schools to run anti-misogyny classes for boys in bid to tackle toxic masculinity

Schoolchildren are set to be given lessons in how to counter misogyny and toxic masculinity amid the rise of influencers such as Andrew Tate.

The Independent understands that health and sex education (RHSE) guidance for schools will be updated at the start the next academic year to add sections on supporting healthy relationships and to help schools target harmful narratives that are spread on social media.

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