The recent Netflix drama 'Adolescence' has catalyzed discussions about the challenges facing teenage boys in the UK. Keir Starmer raised concerns regarding the behaviors of boys and young men, prompting parents to engage in dialogues about their children's online engagement. Michael Conroy, an educator, notes a stark transformation over the last decade, particularly relating to boys' perceptions of relationships influenced by pornography usage. To gain insight, journalist Helen Pidd interviewed students who shared their mixed experiences of modern masculinity, highlighting pressures from societal expectations and online influences.
Michael Conroy highlights a significant cultural shift: 'Just 10 years ago, we didn't have young men speaking in very sexualised ways to female teachers.'
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