7am Why the Newington old boys are crying
Feb 5, 2024
Controversy surrounds a private all-boys school in Sydney going co-ed, with emotional protests and concerns over toxic culture. Chanel Contos, a consent advocate, discusses the argument against all-boys schools and the power dynamics they uphold. The podcast explores the reasons behind former students passionately engaging in their alma mater and the controversy surrounding single sex education for boys. Solutions to fix the issues within all boys institutions are proposed, including the importance of a feminist leader as principal.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Protests and Controversy Surrounding Newington College's Decision to Go Co-Ed
03:07 • 3min
The Culture and Influence of Elite Schools: A Perspective from Old Boys
06:08 • 4min
Arguments for and against single sex education
10:14 • 5min
Fixing the Problems in All Boys Institutions
15:02 • 3min