If I ruled the world (or even this country)....

[ABitCrapper]

My solutions to toxic patriarchy and male violence would be:

1. 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.

1. Make relationships also compulsory in schools - so they can easier spot abusive and controlling behaviour, and have tools for equal partnerships.

1. Make budgeting and finance compulsory

1. 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.

1. 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?

So many great ideas here! Thanks for this thread.

I'd also focus massively on financial education. I've been in banking for 5 years now, worked in banking in 3 countries (including Scotland), and I am a bit shocked at the lack of knowledge and the level of debt some people get in!

So basically financial education should also include basic stuff such as: mortgage info, savings, credit cards/overdrafts/loans, basic budgeting, basic credit score info, etc. I would find that really useful tbh.