Misogyny and Subcultures PSHE KS3 Lesson

This fully resourced PSHE lesson explores the rise of misogyny in digital subcultures, including the manosphere and incel communities. Through engaging tasks, discussion prompts, and confidence-building activities, students will:

• Define key terms like misogyny, toxic masculinity, and the manosphere
• Analyse how online influencers and media shape harmful gender norms
• Explore the emotional and social impact of misogyny on girls and boys in school
• Learn how to be active bystanders and curate safer online experiences

Includes:

• Starter questions to reinforce legal safeguarding around image sharing
• Confidence scales to track progress
• Stick-person annotation task for exploring positive masculinity
• Real-world video stimulus (‘Have a Word’ campaign)
• Acronym design challenge to promote active bystander behaviour
• Ground rules for safe, respectful discussion
  Perfect for Life Skills, PSHE, or Citizenship.
  Supports RSE statutory guidance on respectful relationships, online safety, and challenging stereotypes.

The lesson gives details on where to source appropriate supporting videos and images.