Students to be taught about 'male privilege' in Victoria

Victoria has launched an education programme designed to smash gender stereotypes and tackle the root causes of domestic violence. The "respectful relationship" curriculum will be mandatory in all schools in Victoria from next year.

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Students will explore issues around social inequality, gender-based violence and male privilege.

 

However, a report on a 2015 pilot trial accused it of presenting all men as "bad" and all women as "victims".

 

Pay inequality, anger management, sexual orientation and the dangers of pornography will be among the topics explored by students in the programme, costing A$21.8m.