My solutions to toxic patriarchy and male violence would be:
- Make child development and parenting compulsory education in schools - stop the "boys will be boys" and gender stereotyping, emphasise the importance of secure attachment. Give effective parenting tools so overwhelmed parents are less likely to resort to negative reinforcements.
- Make relationships also compulsory in schools - so they can easier spot abusive and controlling behaviour, and have tools for equal partnerships.
- Make budgeting and finance compulsory
- Give every adult in the country a citizen's allowance so everyone can be independent and not have to stay in abusive relationships or even untenable work situations.
- Make parental leave compulsory for both parents with a minimum of one month each, up to 2 years, when free childcare will kick in. Government to subsidise this.
What would be your 5 steps?