In a recent BBC Radio London discussion, Ben Hurst from Beyond Equality highlighted the pervasive issue of emotional illiteracy among boys and men. Following the tragic sentencing of Hassan Sentamu, who murdered 15-year-old Elianne Andam, Hurst emphasized the urgent need to address systemic issues in male socialization and attitudes. He pointed out that many young men are not adequately taught to process difficult emotions, which can lead to violence and aggression. Hurst expressed deep sympathy for both the victim's family and the perpetrator, underscoring the societal dimensions of these problems.
"There's a real sense of emotional illiteracy among men and boys, and there are difficult emotions, difficult things that happen in life, but nobody teaches us how to process them."
"My heart breaks for Elianne and the Andam family, that's a life that's been cut short, potential that's wasted that will never be seen."
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