Petition · past parliament
Address systemic sexism by overhauling traditional boy-girl sex education.
Rejected
17 signatures
What the petition asks
A fortnightly curricular lesson in secondary school.
Greater education on menstruation and toxic masculinity.
Clearer definitions and reinforcement on what is sexual harassment, assault and rape.
A class debate discussing systemic sexism from both sides, would raise awareness internally.
Greater education on menstruation and toxic masculinity.
Clearer definitions and reinforcement on what is sexual harassment, assault and rape.
A class debate discussing systemic sexism from both sides, would raise awareness internally.
Boys growing up have toxic traits engrained into them through societal norms: male chauvinism, female objectification, “boys will be boys” mentality, etc.
Schools are the root of education, this is the best place to start addressing systemic issues.
97% of women have been sexually harassed. It’s not all men but a figure that high means that it’s definitely not a small minority of men.
Women wish they were taught more about their bodies in school.
I am a man who feels safe walking home.
Schools are the root of education, this is the best place to start addressing systemic issues.
97% of women have been sexually harassed. It’s not all men but a figure that high means that it’s definitely not a small minority of men.
Women wish they were taught more about their bodies in school.
I am a man who feels safe walking home.
Why it was rejected
There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.
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Timeline
| 15 Mar 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 27 Apr 2021 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
17
Status
Rejected
Rejected
27 Apr 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.