Ms Saoirse Exton:

There is a saying that people should not teach their daughters to put up with it; they should teach their sons to change. That is evident from what everyone here is saying. The fundamental way to combat harmful culture is education. Education is the key to changing society. It is really important that in every subject across every curriculum these ideas of intersectionality are reinforced and the ideas of toxic masculinity are destroyed. As Senator Pauline O'Reilly stated, the school environment is crucial to the adults we eventually become. Education is crucial to what society will be in future. When we are at school, we are young voters and we are preparing to enter into the adult world. All the education we receive will go towards creating active citizens and valuable members of society. The fact that so much is neglected in the education system, including these things about toxic masculinity, is counterproductive to the development of our society. It is really important that this is not just about making better and healthier young people; it is about making a better and more healthy environment and future education.