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Headteacher Champions Empathy, Sparks Debate on Masculinity

7/27/2025

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At Streatham Wells Primary, headteacher Sarah Wordlaw champions Elliot Page as a beacon of positive masculinity, focusing on empathy and emotional intelligence. Yet, critics argue that boys require role models embodying traditional masculinity, warning against the detrimental effects of pornography on their understanding of relationships and self-identity.

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At Streatham Wells Primary, headteacher Sarah Wordlaw champions Elliot Page as a beacon of positive masculinity, focusing on empathy and emotional intelligence. Yet, critics argue that boys require role models embodying traditional masculinity, warning against the detrimental effects of pornography on their understanding of relationships and self-identity.