Understanding Toxic Masculinity

Engaging PSHE lesson exploring toxic masculinity & influencers like Andrew Tate, building critical thinking, discussion, and media literacy skills.

**Lesson Title: **Understanding Toxic Masculinity & Online Influence
**Subject: **PSHE (Ages 14-18)
**Duration: **60 minutes

Lesson Overview:
This engaging PSHE lesson helps students think critically about masculinity and the impact of online influences. Through interactive discussions, real-life case studies like Adolescence, and hands-on activities, students explore the difference between harmful stereotypes (toxic masculinity) and positive role models.

They’ll examine how social media figures, including controversial influencers like Andrew Tate, shape beliefs, recognise the risks of online pressure, and learn to challenge harmful narratives respectfully. Using examples like Gareth Southgate, students discover that real strength comes from empathy, emotional awareness, and respect - not dominance or status.

By the end, students will be able to navigate online spaces thoughtfully, embrace positive masculinity, and make informed choices about the messages they follow.

**Includes: **PowerPoint, worksheets, discussion prompts, and reflection exercises.