Following disturbing allegations of sexual assault at Cornell University, where a woman was reportedly subjected to a group encounter involving alcohol and drugs, public discourse has shifted toward how young men are socialized. While discussions often focus on mothers teaching their sons about consent, columnist Gaby Hinsliff argues that the burden of change should lie with men. She suggests that boys primarily learn how to treat women by observing the behavior of the men they admire in their daily lives, including interactions with partners and colleagues. Consequently, the author contends that it is time for men to actively model respectful conduct rather than placing the responsibility for education solely on women. This shift in perspective aims to address the systemic issues behind such incidents by encouraging men to hold each other accountable for their actions and attitudes toward women.
Source : The Guardian
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