Chinese School’s Victim-Blaming Lesson Sparks Outcry

A Chinese school’s controversial “mental health education” class has ignited outrage due to victim-blaming content. Held in a middle school in Zhaoqing City, China, the class taught that victims of sexual harassment suffered due to their clothing choices and behavior. Photos of the teaching materials circulated online, sparking a heated debate about gender inequality and the inadequate response from authorities.

Critics swiftly condemned the materials for perpetuating a conservative mindset and victim-blaming content. Social media platforms became venues for discussions ranging from outrage to calls for reform. The public demanded accountability from the teacher responsible for the problematic content.

Local education authorities responded by acknowledging the class’s occurrence in April of the previous year. However, their statement was seen as downplaying the issue, with critics finding words like “misunderstanding” inadequate to address the core problem.

This incident has highlighted the ongoing struggle to challenge harmful stereotypes and foster a culture of equality in education. As discussions continue, many hope this controversy will catalyze meaningful change in the fight for gender justice.

–Re-reported from the article originally published in Republic world