Minority of apprentices would challenge sexist jokes and language, study finds

While 76% of apprentices were satisfied with the sex education they had previously received in school or on previous courses, their experiences of consent were largely passive. File photo

Most apprentices believe they would act to prevent potential physical sexual violence, but the likelihood of intervention dropped for ‘everyday’ problematic behaviours, such as challenging sexist language or jokes.

More than 720 craft apprentices were asked for their views for the first time on consent, sexual violence and harassment, bystander intervention, gender roles in intimate relationships, and knowledge of legal responsibilities as part of the Active* Consent programme’s outreach and education initiatives.