UK to categorize ‘extreme misogyny’ as terrorism, reports Telegraph
British officials are allegedly considering designating extreme misogyny as a form of terrorism due to an increase in violence against women. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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The home secretary has initiated a review of the state's counter-terrorism strategy in light of increasing violence against women and girls, as reported by the British paper.
According to the Sunday Telegraph, extreme misogyny in the UK will now be treated in the same manner as Islamist and far-right extremism under a new governmental plan designed to address deficiencies in the nation's counter-terrorism strategy. This initiative comes amid growing concerns over rising violence against women in Britain.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has called for a review to reevaluate the approach to combatting violence against women and girls due to worries that existing legislation is inadequately scoped. The revised guidelines are likely to require teachers to report students suspected of extreme misogyny to the government's counter-terrorism program called 'Prevent.'
Presently, educators, healthcare providers, and local authority personnel are obligated to make referrals to the program if they believe an individual might be vulnerable to radicalization.
“For too long, Governments have failed to address the rise in extremism, both online and on our streets, and we’ve seen the number of young people radicalized online grow,” Cooper stated, committing to rectifying any policy deficiencies that hinder authorities from tackling violence effectively.
The comprehensive review of the Prevent program is anticipated to be finalized this autumn and will focus on creating a revised strategic approach that fosters collaboration between the government and communities. This initiative is part of a broader counter-extremism strategy the Home Office plans to reveal by next year.
The new approach aims to respond to escalating concerns regarding the impact of misogynistic figures who are believed to be influencing young boys through various online platforms. The report highlights Andrew Tate, a controversial British-American influencer and self-proclaimed “misogynist,” as an example. Tate is currently facing trial in Romania on charges related to rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal enterprise to sexually exploit women.
The Home Office categorizes several forms of extremism as priority concerns, including Islamist, far-right, animal rights, environmental, and issues related to Northern Ireland. The list also encompasses an online subculture called “incel,” which represents a misogynistic belief system propagated by men who blame women for their lack of romantic success.
Government data reveals that in the year ending March 31, 2023, there were 6,817 referrals to the Prevent program, reflecting a 6.4% increase from the preceding year. Among these, 37% were classified as presenting “vulnerability but no ideology of counter-terrorism risk,” while 19% were linked to extreme right-wing ideologies, and 11% pertained to Islamist extremism.
A recent study by UK telecommunications giant Vodafone indicated that 70% of teachers had observed a rise in sexist language within their classrooms over the past year, and 69% of boys had seen posts endorsing misogyny. The study also found that 42% of parents had overheard their sons making inappropriate comments influenced by online content.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
According to the Sunday Telegraph, extreme misogyny in the UK will now be treated in the same manner as Islamist and far-right extremism under a new governmental plan designed to address deficiencies in the nation's counter-terrorism strategy. This initiative comes amid growing concerns over rising violence against women in Britain.
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has called for a review to reevaluate the approach to combatting violence against women and girls due to worries that existing legislation is inadequately scoped. The revised guidelines are likely to require teachers to report students suspected of extreme misogyny to the government's counter-terrorism program called 'Prevent.'
Presently, educators, healthcare providers, and local authority personnel are obligated to make referrals to the program if they believe an individual might be vulnerable to radicalization.
“For too long, Governments have failed to address the rise in extremism, both online and on our streets, and we’ve seen the number of young people radicalized online grow,” Cooper stated, committing to rectifying any policy deficiencies that hinder authorities from tackling violence effectively.
The comprehensive review of the Prevent program is anticipated to be finalized this autumn and will focus on creating a revised strategic approach that fosters collaboration between the government and communities. This initiative is part of a broader counter-extremism strategy the Home Office plans to reveal by next year.
The new approach aims to respond to escalating concerns regarding the impact of misogynistic figures who are believed to be influencing young boys through various online platforms. The report highlights Andrew Tate, a controversial British-American influencer and self-proclaimed “misogynist,” as an example. Tate is currently facing trial in Romania on charges related to rape, human trafficking, and forming a criminal enterprise to sexually exploit women.
The Home Office categorizes several forms of extremism as priority concerns, including Islamist, far-right, animal rights, environmental, and issues related to Northern Ireland. The list also encompasses an online subculture called “incel,” which represents a misogynistic belief system propagated by men who blame women for their lack of romantic success.
Government data reveals that in the year ending March 31, 2023, there were 6,817 referrals to the Prevent program, reflecting a 6.4% increase from the preceding year. Among these, 37% were classified as presenting “vulnerability but no ideology of counter-terrorism risk,” while 19% were linked to extreme right-wing ideologies, and 11% pertained to Islamist extremism.
A recent study by UK telecommunications giant Vodafone indicated that 70% of teachers had observed a rise in sexist language within their classrooms over the past year, and 69% of boys had seen posts endorsing misogyny. The study also found that 42% of parents had overheard their sons making inappropriate comments influenced by online content.
Rohan Mehta contributed to this report for TROIB News
