The article reflects on the urgent need to educate boys about managing anger to prevent violent outbursts. The author shares a personal story about witnessing a student's violent reaction in class and connects it to a Netflix series depicting a boy's tragic violent act in response to bullying. It emphasizes that boys often internalize the belief that expressing anger violently is acceptable, showcasing a societal failure in addressing this issue. Through personal experiences, the author illustrates how societal norms normalize aggression, particularly towards women, indicating the necessity for change.
Boys are taught that acting on anger is acceptable. We have normalised it.
The series explores the consequences that befall a boy after he kills a female student who has bullied him online.
When boys act violently, they often convince themselves it was acceptable behavior due to societal norms.
No one said a word after my boyfriend slapped me, highlighting how normalized violence against women is.
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