Labour’s shadow education secretary, Bridget Phillipson, has proposed a plan to combat the negative influence of individuals like Andrew Tate by training young male influencers in schools. Phillipson emphasized the need for positive role models to counteract the impact of misogynistic figures like Tate, who has a large following on social media despite facing serious charges.
The Labour party aims to implement a mentoring program for young men in schools to challenge harmful content on social media and provide a more positive influence. Phillipson believes that empowering young male mentors can shift the conversation around masculinity and address issues of misogyny in modern Britain.
In addition to mentorship, Labour plans to send “regional improvement teams” to schools to train staff and introduce the peer-to-peer mentoring program. Phillipson stressed the importance of involving both young men and women in addressing unacceptable behaviors and promoting gender equality.
Phillipson also highlighted the need for schools to openly discuss the problem of misogynistic influencers like Tate and equip students with critical-thinking skills to navigate social media content. As part of a broader review of the school curriculum, a Labour government would consider introducing lessons on identifying disinformation and developing digital literacy.
The proposed plan reflects Labour’s commitment to empowering young people to challenge harmful narratives and promote a more inclusive and respectful society.
2024-02-26 17:30:03
Source from www.theguardian.com
