‘Being stoic’, ‘self-sufficiency’ are toxic masculine traits, says Peel school

Training intended to address concerns about sexual harassment casts ordinary male traits as potentially toxic.

Image courtesy of Tom Ellard

A Peel secondary school presentation aimed at combating sexual harassment taught students that stoicism, self-sufficiency and physical and mental toughness can be traits of “toxic masculinity.”

Local parent Tom Ellard confirmed to Juno News that the photo was taken at Loren Park Secondary School in 2023. A student took the pho…