It does feel as if we're in the midst of quite a backlash against 'MeToo,' doesn't it? Working in a secondary school, I know boys who already find online personalities (for lack of a better term) like Andrew Tate really entertaining, if not inspiring. We can do assemblies about how that's bad, but I don't think it's persuasive. People need to have conversations about it, to be engaged one to one. I'd love to have time to ask a couple that I get along well with, What do you like about Andrew Tate? But I also have to get them to pass exams, and in some cases make sure they get enough to eat, and also it's a bit scary. What if I make things worse? Yet I do think conversation and authenticity are the answers. I will keep trying.
It does feel like there’s been a backlash. I’ve just watched She Said on Netflix about the New York Times journalists who wrote about Harvey Weinstein and it made me want to share my thoughts. You’re right, having those conversations is so important. It’s frightening to think some boys find Andrew Tate inspiring. Keep trying…
It does feel as if we're in the midst of quite a backlash against 'MeToo,' doesn't it? Working in a secondary school, I know boys who already find online personalities (for lack of a better term) like Andrew Tate really entertaining, if not inspiring. We can do assemblies about how that's bad, but I don't think it's persuasive. People need to have conversations about it, to be engaged one to one. I'd love to have time to ask a couple that I get along well with, What do you like about Andrew Tate? But I also have to get them to pass exams, and in some cases make sure they get enough to eat, and also it's a bit scary. What if I make things worse? Yet I do think conversation and authenticity are the answers. I will keep trying.
It does feel like there’s been a backlash. I’ve just watched She Said on Netflix about the New York Times journalists who wrote about Harvey Weinstein and it made me want to share my thoughts. You’re right, having those conversations is so important. It’s frightening to think some boys find Andrew Tate inspiring. Keep trying…