A survey of 1,500 teachers has revealed 72% have experienced misogyny in school, as one teacher recalls a male pupil asking them if it was their 'time of the month' during a lesson
"Clearly this shows the dangers of failing to support and improve the mental wellbeing of boys within schools."
In the survey of 1,500 teachers, 59% of those who had experienced misogyny at school said it had come from a pupil. One said that a student had asked"Is it your time of the month miss?", while others reported sexualised remarks about their appearance. Another responded said pupils had exposed themselves or made sexual noises or gestures during lessons."I constantly hear sexist remarks from students. I see boys grab girls and say sexist comments.Teachers also said some male pupils thought feminism was a"desire to kill men" and one had been called a"feminazi" for broaching the subject.
Only 19% of respondents said they thought their school was doing enough to tackle misogyny and 41% said they felt it has meant them being overlooked for promotion.Ms Downs's motion calls on the NASUWT to lobby government to make misogyny a hate crime and provide further mental health support for boys in schools.
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