Electoral Dysfunction How do you raise boys in a culture of misogyny?
Dec 19, 2025
The discussion dives into the pressing issue of teaching boys about sexual violence in today's culture. Jess Phillips highlights Labour's focused strategy on prevention and accountability. The hosts debate the role of education and parental responsibility in shaping attitudes. They also tackle the impact of online misogyny and the need for proactive engagement with boys. Insights are shared on political shifts and potential winners in the coming years, all while emphasizing the urgency of fostering positive male role models.
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Prevention-Focused National Strategy
- The new government strategy shifts from victim support to prevention and cross-government accountability.
- Jess Phillips tied targets and milestones to halve violence against women and girls within a decade.
Why Past Strategies Failed
- Past strategies failed due to siloed delivery and focus on victims over perpetrators.
- The National Audit Office called prior approaches a "catalogue of failures."
Talk Directly To Boys About Online Harm
- Talk to young men about what they see online and in peer groups to prevent escalation.
- Restrict harmful content like strangulation in porn to stop normalising violence.