I’m asking men to ‘say maaate, to a mate’ if they hear unacceptable language about women and girls, writes MayorofLondon Sadiq Khan
Someone recently suggested that I had been raised in a ‘very male’ environment. It wasn’t something I’d ever really considered before, but somehow the statement rang true.It’s no secret that I was raised on a council estate in south London, but what fewer people know is that I was one of seven sons.
The fact is, even if you aren’t the one speaking, you can sense when an atmosphere shifts. A friend falls quiet or turns away and it becomes clear the line has been crossed. Research we’ve carried out since the launch has shown that two in three men want to step-in when they hear unacceptable comments but don’t know what to say.
I’m asking men to ‘say maaate, to a mate’ when they hear unacceptable language about women and girls. ‘Maaate’ is a small word which can have a big impact when a friend crosses the line.
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