When peer-on-peer sexual abuse becomes commonplace in schools, society has a problem. The toxic attitudes and behaviour some boys display towards girls and women begin with the way those boys relate to each other, especially in school. This book offers an in-depth analysis of the problems facing boys and gives teachers the tools to help boys create relational cultures that are mutually respectful.

Part One of the book looks at how boys relate to each other and how that affects the way they relate to girls and women. Part Two outlines a programme that can be delivered, lesson by lesson, to pupils aged 9 to 18. The programme covers specific lesson topics that can be adapted for different age groups, including:

• Anger
• Banter
• Fear of humiliation
• Boy hierarchies
• Jostling and consent
• Crying and emotional expression
• Lifestyle choices

Working with Boys is a whole-school, iterative programme of study that uses guided reflection to empower boys to self-regulate their attitudes and behaviour. This book is essential reading for school leaders and teachers who want to promote a school environment in which boys are consistently principled, honourable, noble, trustworthy, upright and dignified.

About the Author

Andrew Hampton was a headteacher for 18 years and taught PSHE and Music for 35 years. His award-winning approach for supporting girls' friendships in school - 'Girls on Board' - has been adopted by thousands of teachers and hundreds of schools all over the world.

Reviews

'This book doesn't pull any punches as it describes how our current strategies for nurturing, encouraging and attempting to motivate boys are failing. It explores why and suggests practical strategies for how we can address and improve the situation, encouraging boys to embrace 'gentle' masculinity in preference to 'sour' masculinity. This is a brave book. It's also potentially life changing."

Dr Jill Berry - Educationalist

"This is a much-needed book and the timing is perfect. There is too much toxic masculinity in society and I am hopeful this book will make people rethink."

Marylin Hawes - Founder of Freedom From Abuse

"Hampton writes as if he is in my head; it's incredible."

Sam Browne - Year 13, Southend High School for Boys

Book Information
ISBN 9781032319551
Author Andrew Hampton
Format Paperback
Page Count 110
Imprint Routledge
Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Weight(grams) 200g