Toxic Masculinity's Silent Victims: The Girls Forgotten in Schools A film made by teenage girls from Tyneside has been shared with the Department for Education and Prime Minister Andy Burnham, highlighting the prevalence of misogyny in schools.
The "rape list" created by boys is a stark reminder that this behavior is not isolated, but rather part of a broader pattern of toxic masculinity.
The North East has one of the highest rates of violence against women and girls in England, with charities warning that unchallenged attitudes can lead to abuse in early relationships.