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France Introduces Netflix Series to Tackle Toxic Masculinity

6/10/2025

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France's Education Minister Élisabeth Borne is taking a bold step by introducing the Netflix series "Adolescence" into secondary school curricula. This initiative seeks to address the urgent issues of toxic masculinity and online violence, sparking vital conversations among students. In light of rising knife crime and the influence of social media on youth, this move aims to foster awareness and understanding.

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France's Education Minister Élisabeth Borne is taking a bold step by introducing the Netflix series "Adolescence" into secondary school curricula. This initiative seeks to address the urgent issues of toxic masculinity and online violence, sparking vital conversations among students. In light of rising knife crime and the influence of social media on youth, this move aims to foster awareness and understanding.