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Social media influencers are fuelling a rise in misogyny and sexism in the UK's classrooms, according to teachers.

More than 5,800 teachers were polled... and nearly three in five (59%) said they believe social media use has contributed to a deterioration in pupils' behaviour.

One teacher said she'd had 10-year-old boys "refuse to speak to [her]...because [she is] a woman". Another said "the Andrew Tate phenomena had a huge impact on how [pupils] interacted with females and males they did not see as 'masculine'".

"There is an urgent need for concerted action... to safeguard all children and young people from the dangerous influence of far-right populists and extremists."

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[–] sanpedropeddler@sh.itjust.works 32 points 1 month ago (4 children)

Some of you need more empathy. These are children whose insecurities are being exploited for profit. Be mad at their parents, and be mad at figures like Andrew Tate. But these are children and they deserve more grace than that.

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[–] Hyphlosion@lemm.ee 8 points 1 month ago

Dude, I never cared who my teachers were, so long as they weren’t jerks. Even then, I got over it.

[–] peekingduck@lemm.ee 18 points 1 month ago

The funny thing is that people like Tate would be the first to be eaten when the world ends lol

[–] peekingduck@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago

The kind of people that think Tate is a hero should be snuffed out lol

[–] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today -4 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Good, grbage humans won't pass on their genes

[–] pebbles@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago

I wouldn't call kids indoctrinated by a charismatic speaker "garbage humans".

[–] pablodaniel@lemmings.world 7 points 1 month ago

What do you mean? Garbage humans pass their genes on all the time.

In many cases, they have an easier time passing on their genes.

[–] IEatDaGoat@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Truly living up to your name

[–] WorldsDumbestMan@lemmy.today 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

You think avoiding women will let you have kids?

[–] IEatDaGoat@lemm.ee 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I should be saying that to you. You're comment implied that it's better for assholes to not interact with women. The only way to reduce misogyny is to encourage more interaction with women.

I'm not saying everyone should bang everyone else, I'm just saying your attitude towards these idiots is also idiotic.

Good, grbage humans won’t pass on their genes

Edit: Keeping this here so you don't edit your original comment:

[–] floofloof@lemmy.ca 23 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Research from anti-fascism organisation Hope Not Hate, which polled about 2,000 people across the UK aged 16 to 24, discovered that 41% of young men support Tate versus just 12% of young women.

That is quite a worrying statistic: 41% of young men endorsing a human-trafficking misogynist rapist.

[–] renzev@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

See, the thing is, these are all allegations. It won't be proven until his trial in 2027 whether he did any of those things or not (well okay, apart from the misogyny thing, he's admitting that one loud and proud). Despite the fact, he's had money and assets ceased and was sent to jail, which goes against some pretty fundamental values that many people are taught growing up (e.g. Innocent until proven guilty). So I can definitely see how many non-misogynists or even feminists would be on Tate's side even if they disagree with his messaging.

[–] MirthfulAlembic@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago (1 children)

What is interesting is how non-vocal many of these "concerned citizens" are when the criminal justice system does the same thing to normal people. It is why I have a difficult time believing the concern is really about justice and due process in many cases.

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[–] Jackhammer_Joe@lemmy.world 13 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

It's even more insane that young women (!!) support a misogynic douchbag. What's wrong with them?

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[–] dick_fineman@discuss.online 35 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Fine, just fail them. This is a problem for the parents to address. And if the parents refuse, then they can enjoy having a child who lives off of benefits and aspires to be an "influencer". Lol.

[–] pablodaniel@lemmings.world 4 points 1 month ago

You don't actually need to talk to the teacher to pass a class in most cases.

I don't think the kids doing this are doing well in school anyways, but it is possible to never say a word and still get an A from your schoolwork.

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