Are influencers to blame? Police are warning about violence against women. Some are pinning the blame on sexist TikTok stars.
Anti-female violence is UK emergency
Criminal: A British police report yesterday described the influence on young boys online by the likes of Andrew Tate as “quite terrifying”. Tate is facing charges in Romania for rape, human trafficking and sexual exploitation, which he denies. Glossary
Knight - In the Middle Ages, a soldier dressed in armour who fought on a horse.
Damsel - A young woman who is not married.
Tropes - Repeated themes, images, metaphors and narratives. For instance, the "damsel in distress" is a trope in fairy tales and romantic novels.
Average - Typical or usual.
Suspects - People who police think may be involved in a crime.
Sexist - Showing prejudice or discriminating against women and girls.
Andrew Tate - An American-British media personality who has become notorious for controversial videos. He has been charged with rape and human trafficking.
University - When people leave school, they can go to university to study more and get a degree.
Equality - When everyone has equal rights and opportunities.