France's education ministry will use the Netflix drama 'Adolescence' in secondary schools to teach teenagers about toxic masculinity and online harms, following similar initiatives in the UK and the Netherlands. The series, which explores a 13-year-old's radicalization by misogynistic online content, aims to raise awareness and foster resilience among young people.
France to use UK drama Adolescence to teach teenagers about toxic masculinity
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️France's education ministry will use the Netflix drama 'Adolescence' in secondary schools to teach teenagers about toxic masculinity and online harms, following similar initiatives in the UK and the Netherlands. The series, which explores a 13-year-old's radicalization by misogynistic online content, aims to raise awareness and foster resilience among young people.
Trending- 1 March 13, 2025: The 'Adolescence' series launched.
- 2 April 2025: Netflix made 'Adolescence' available to UK secondary schools, accompanied by teaching resources.
- 3 June 1, 2025: 'Adolescence' had garnered over 140 million views.
- 4 June 9, 2025: France announces its education ministry will use 'Adolescence' in secondary schools.
- Increased awareness among teenagers about toxic masculinity and online harms
- Potential for safer online environments and greater resilience against harmful ideologies
- Integration of modern media into educational curricula as a teaching tool
What: France's education ministry is adopting the Netflix drama series 'Adolescence' for use in secondary schools to educate teenagers about toxic masculinity, online harms, and the trivialization of violence on social networks. This initiative follows similar programs already implemented in the UK and the Netherlands.
When: Published June 9, 2025; the series launched on March 13, 2025; UK schools began using it in April 2025; the series had over 140 million views as of June 1, 2025.
Where: France, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium (specifically the Dutch-speaking province of Flanders), Europe, World.
Why: To raise awareness among teenagers about the dangers of misogynistic online content, the impact of screen overexposure, and to foster resilience against harmful ideologies like 'masculinist ideology' and the 'manosphere'.
How: By offering five classes based on excerpts from the 'Adolescence' series, accompanied by specially developed teaching materials. Netflix granted the French government rights for educational use.