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M is for Misogyny: Tackling Discrimination against Women and Girls in Primary School
- Sarah Wordlaw - Primary Headteacher, UK
December 2025 | 176 pages | SAGE Publications Ltd
This indispensable guide for teachers and school leaders in primary education offers nuanced and practical ideas for building a school culture and curriculum based on feminist and anti-misogynist values.
It’s packed with practical tips throughout, including:
- Definitions and explanations of key features of contemporary misogyny, from the manosphere to incels to toxic influencers, so teachers can address these issues with confidence.
- Advice on auditing your curriculum to include feminist and anti-misogynist content and principles.
- How emphasising positive masculinities can protect boys from more damaging influences and behaviour.
- How to work with parents and the wider community to push back against harmful ideas beyond the school gate.
Sarah Wordlaw is a Headteacher working in South London. She writes extensively on curriculum reform and development, and diversity and inclusion.
Chapter 1: What is misogyny and where do we see it in schools?
Chapter 2: How can leaders develop an anti-misogynist culture in schools and classrooms?
Chapter 3: What does a feminist curriculum look like?
Chapter 4: Positive masculinities
Chapter 5: Social media and online safety
Chapter 6: Working with parents and carers
Chapter 7: Working with the wider community
Chapter 8: Suggested lesson plans and topics