UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has endorsed a campaign proposing that the TV series ‘Adolescence’ be broadcasted in schools as a means to combat the concerning rise in toxic masculinity and violence.
ADVERTISEMENTThe British drama ‘Adolescence’ recently premiered on Netflix to much acclaim. It follows the aftermath of a 13-year-old boy’s murder of a girl in his school year. The series dives into the societal implications of toxic masculinity, emphasizing its influence. Starmer, after watching the series with his teenage children, commended it, noting the series’ portrayal of how online influences incite violence and misogynistic behaviors among young men.
