Submitted on Friday 16th April 2021
Rejected on Thursday 22nd April 2021
Current status: Rejected
Rejection code: duplicate (see below for details)
Define and lower the age of teaching on Gender-Based Violence in RSE
The curriculum states pupils should be taught about issues surrounding gender-based violence and abuse, such as sexual harassment, by the end of secondary school. However, to prevent harm, we need to educate sooner on disproportionate and targeted violence because of someone’s gender.
Gender-based violence is repeatedly shown as a systemic issue, recently highlighted by tragic events. In response to public concern, the government stated they would provide funding for extra streetlights, police and CCTV to make women “feel safe”. Whilst all measures to tackle these issues are important, we believe it’s urgent to address the root causes of gender-based violence and abuse via education; to start teaching young people much earlier about these serious social issues and crimes.
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