M is for Misogyny: Tackling Discrimination against Women and Girls in Primary School

Sarah Wordlaw - Primary Headteacher, UK
M is for Misogyny: Tackling Discrimination against Women and Girls in Primary School
December 2025 | 168 pages | Sage UK
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This indispensable guide for teachers and school leaders in primary education offers nuanced and practical ideas for building a school culture and curriculum based on feminist and anti-misogynist values.

It’s packed with practical tips throughout, including:

  • Definitions and explanations of key features of contemporary misogyny, from the manosphere to incels to toxic influencers, so teachers can address these issues with confidence.
  • Advice on auditing your curriculum to include feminist and anti-misogynist content and principles.
  • How emphasising positive masculinities can protect boys from more damaging influences and behaviour.
  • How to work with parents and the wider community to push back against harmful ideas beyond the school gate.
This is essential reading for anyone committed to more equitable primary education.

Sarah Wordlaw is a Headteacher working in South London. She writes extensively on curriculum reform and development, and diversity and inclusion.

Contents

Chapter 1: What is misogyny and where do we see it in schools?

Chapter 1: What is misogyny and where do we see it in schools?

Chapter 2: How can leaders develop an anti-misogynist culture in schools and classrooms?

Chapter 2: How can leaders develop an anti-misogynist culture in schools and classrooms?

Chapter 3: What does a feminist curriculum look like?

Chapter 3: What does a feminist curriculum look like?

Chapter 4: Positive masculinities

Chapter 4: Positive masculinities

Chapter 5: Social media and online safety

Chapter 5: Social media and online safety

Chapter 6: Working with parents and carers

Chapter 6: Working with parents and carers

Chapter 7: Working with the wider community

Chapter 7: Working with the wider community

Chapter 8: Suggested lesson plans and topics

Chapter 8: Suggested lesson plans and topics

Description

This indispensable guide for teachers and school leaders in primary education offers nuanced and practical ideas for building a school culture and curriculum based on feminist and anti-misogynist values.

It’s packed with practical tips throughout, including:

  • Definitions and explanations of key features of contemporary misogyny, from the manosphere to incels to toxic influencers, so teachers can address these issues with confidence.
  • Advice on auditing your curriculum to include feminist and anti-misogynist content and principles.
  • How emphasising positive masculinities can protect boys from more damaging influences and behaviour.
  • How to work with parents and the wider community to push back against harmful ideas beyond the school gate.
This is essential reading for anyone committed to more equitable primary education.

Sarah Wordlaw is a Headteacher working in South London. She writes extensively on curriculum reform and development, and diversity and inclusion.

Contents

Chapter 1: What is misogyny and where do we see it in schools?

Chapter 1: What is misogyny and where do we see it in schools?

Chapter 2: How can leaders develop an anti-misogynist culture in schools and classrooms?

Chapter 2: How can leaders develop an anti-misogynist culture in schools and classrooms?

Chapter 3: What does a feminist curriculum look like?

Chapter 3: What does a feminist curriculum look like?

Chapter 4: Positive masculinities

Chapter 4: Positive masculinities

Chapter 5: Social media and online safety

Chapter 5: Social media and online safety

Chapter 6: Working with parents and carers

Chapter 6: Working with parents and carers

Chapter 7: Working with the wider community

Chapter 7: Working with the wider community

Chapter 8: Suggested lesson plans and topics

Chapter 8: Suggested lesson plans and topics

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M is for Misogyny: Tackling Discrimination against Women and Girls in Primary School


December 2025 | 168 pages | Sage UK

Format Published Date ISBN Price
Paperback 14/05/2025 9781036209292 $30.00
Hardcover 14/05/2025 9781036209308 $90.00
180 Day Ebook 28/10/2025 9781036236632 $18.00
Lifetime 28/10/2025 9781036236632 $26.00

This indispensable guide for teachers and school leaders in primary education offers nuanced and practical ideas for building a school culture and curriculum based on feminist and anti-misogynist values.

It’s packed with practical tips throughout, including:

  • Definitions and explanations of key features of contemporary misogyny, from the manosphere to incels to toxic influencers, so teachers can address these issues with confidence.
  • Advice on auditing your curriculum to include feminist and anti-misogynist content and principles.
  • How emphasising positive masculinities can protect boys from more damaging influences and behaviour.
  • How to work with parents and the wider community to push back against harmful ideas beyond the school gate.
This is essential reading for anyone committed to more equitable primary education.

Sarah Wordlaw is a Headteacher working in South London. She writes extensively on curriculum reform and development, and diversity and inclusion.

Table Of Contents:

  • Chapter 1: What is misogyny and where do we see it in schools?
  • Chapter 2: How can leaders develop an anti-misogynist culture in schools and classrooms?
  • Chapter 3: What does a feminist curriculum look like?
  • Chapter 4: Positive masculinities
  • Chapter 5: Social media and online safety
  • Chapter 6: Working with parents and carers
  • Chapter 7: Working with the wider community
  • Chapter 8: Suggested lesson plans and topics

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