7am The Australian teachers quitting over Andrew Tate
Mar 14, 2026
A look at how a misogynistic online influencer has seeped into school life and shaped teenage boys' views. Discussion of research showing many boys view him as a role model and how classroom dynamics change. Accounts of female teachers feeling unsafe and some leaving the profession. Exploration of policy responses and ideas for teaching history and critical thinking to push back.
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Why Tate Appeals To Teen Boys
- Andrew Tate resonates with teenage boys because he offers confident, shameless answers that feel empowering to them.
- Anna Krien compares his appeal to a 'Donald Trump for teens' and notes boys find his swagger and blunt misogyny compelling.
Tate's Penetration Into Australian Schools
- Research shows Tate's reach in Australia is massive: 92% of surveyed boys knew him and 25% saw him as a role model.
- Stephanie Westcott and Stephen Roberts found female teachers flooded their study calls reporting Tate-influenced boys in class.
Teachers Describe 'Mini Tates' Dominating Classrooms
- Female teachers describe 'mini Tates' in the back row who bait and monopolise class discussion, making lessons combative.
- Teachers report groups of about five boys performing aggressive masculinity that suffocates female students and others.