Australia: New School Resources To Counter Andrew Tate-Types

Submitted by Mastodon on Thu, 2024-10-24 10:24

Article here. Excerpt:

'Victorian students will learn to recognise and respond to toxic masculinity, hate speech and coercive control online – with new Respectful Relationships resources being rolled out to schools across the state.

The new resources will give students the skills to counter the influence of Andrew Tate-types, helping them safely navigate issues like consent, sextortion, pornography and gender-based bullying.

More non-government schools are also being invited to join over 1,950 Victorian government, Catholic and independent schools, including over 370 non-government schools already signed up to the initiative.

Developed by education experts Professor Helen Cahill and Associate Professor Debbie Ollis in consultation with teachers, students and parents – the new contemporary materials will help young people stay safe online and in real life. We’re giving parents and carers peace of mind too – delivering advice and resources from trusted sources.'

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... it's not really the place of schools to "counter-educate", but more to educate. Where I ask does it end if schools are used to this end? Not that I mind there being efforts to counter Tatian narratives generally. Just... schools burning energy on this?

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Submitted by Matt on Thu, 2024-10-24 23:49