This article explores the impact of toxic masculinity on society and the importance of education in challenging harmful norms. It highlights successful programs like 'Hey Brother' that empower young men to redefine masculinity and promotes the need for comprehensive sex education that addresses gender-based violence and online harms.
Toxic masculinity, fueled by societal expectations and harmful online content, contributes to the normalization of violence and unhealthy relationships. Ireland needs to move beyond traditional sex education and incorporate discussions that redefine masculinity. Equipping young men with emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills is crucial to resisting toxic influencers like Andrew Tate. Analyzing the type of online content boys consume could be a starting point. Dr.
Meagan Tyler questions if pornography consumption is linked to male loneliness and the alienation of heteronormative masculinity. Introducing men's workshops in classrooms might help combat toxic masculinity and support young men exposed to harmful content. In Ohio, Johnny Cole's 'Hey Brother' organization runs a healthy masculinity and boyhood mentorship program for teenagers. The program encourages critical thinking about traditional manhood scripts and empowers boys to choose a version of masculinity aligned with their values. Cole believes gender-based violence stems from unhealed men who suppress their emotions. He argues that figures like Andrew Tate and David Goggins gain popularity by reinforcing this attitude. While not explicitly sexual or health education, Cole's program demonstrates success. Implementing similar programs within the SPHE curriculum, alongside education about pornography, gender-based violence, and rape culture, could create a more comfortable space for students to open up. Domestic violence campaigner Jason Poole emphasizes education's role in ending gender-based violence. He stresses the importance of parents educating their children, but notes that perpetrators often witness violence at home, normalizing it. Poole criticizes the lack of support for students and teachers experiencing or witnessing domestic violence within the curriculum. He calls for a collaborative effort involving various departments to address this gap. Poole believes introducing these topics in primary school is crucial. He argues that addressing gender-based violence, misogynistic online content, and pornography during early sex education is vital. In cases where violence is normalized at home, education becomes even more critical. Research highlights the need to equip young people with critical thinking skills to navigate harmful online content. Collaborative efforts between schools, parents, and external organizations are essential to break the cycle of harm perpetuated by toxic masculinity. Without this, normalized violence and misinformation will persist
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