From an episode of Future Perfect∙Presented by Dylan Bird
Interview
Future Perfect: Dr Stephanie Wescott on Misogyny in Schools
Australian school teachers say that misogyny is getting worse, and that 2022 was a key turning point, fuelled by the rise of the manosphere and figures like Andrew Tate. A new study from researchers at Monash University reports on teachers' experiences of being harassed and targeted with intimidatory behaviour on school grounds, and paints a worrying picture of the education system's failure to properly address the problem. Dr Stephanie Wescott joined Dylan to unpack the study's findings and explain what needs to be done to both protect teachers and educate boys about respectful relationships.
"The level of violence, the visceral misogyny, and also the impunity or the brazenness with which young people can feel…entitled to do this to teachers…is pretty shocking."
