UK Schools’ Plan to Combat ‘Incel’ Culture Faces Skepticism and Calls for Practical Solutions
New government guidance for English secondary schools will address “incel” culture, pornography’s link to misogyny, and online “manosphere” myths. The updated relationships, sex, and health education (RSHE) curriculum, informed by data revealing widespread misogynistic attitudes, emphasizes positive role models for boys and challenges harmful online content. Furthermore, schools will be required to seek mental health expertise to discuss suicide prevention, while parents will retain the right to view curriculum materials. The guidance avoids age-specific restrictions on topics, allowing teachers to address issues raised by students, which is supported by the Association of School and College Leaders.
John Q. Hosedrinker