Controversy Erupts as Chinese Middle School Advises Girls to Avoid Flirtatious Behavior to Prevent Sexual Harassment

A middle school in China has faced criticism for teaching girls to avoid sexual harassment by not dressing flamboyantly or behaving flirtatiously. Photos of the teaching material circulated online, sparking outrage and highlighting deep-rooted gender inequality. While local education authorities released a statement acknowledging the inappropriate expressions in the lecture and ordering the school to review its lectures and improve teacher training, many criticized the response as inadequate. This incident adds to previous controversies surrounding victim-blaming and gender inequality in China, particularly in the context of the #MeToo movement.