We Teach Girls Fear, Not Boys Respect

Subscribe to the channel for more exclusive entertainment content: [   / @four8tv  ] Why do so many women still feel unsafe? Young voices unpack everyday fear, silence, and responsibility — and ask what actually needs to change. This isn’t rare. It’s normalised. Featuring; Millie, @melindanjoku, Rhianna, Henry, Kyra and Rhammel. CHAPTERS 00:00 — Intro / Opening A national emergency is declared — and the table opens with one question: when did this start? 00:56 — First Moments Of Feeling Unsafe Early memories from school reveal how young these experiences begin. 02:09 — A Male Perspective A male voice reflects on misogyny, power, and being an ally. 03:12 — “It Was Normal” Participants unpack how inappropriate behaviour was normalised growing up. 05:20 — Why No One Talked About It A lack of education and silence allowed harmful behaviour to continue. 06:04 — Living With It Daily From nights out to getting home safely — fear becomes routine. 08:06 — When It Becomes Real Personal stories of spiking and unsafe encounters shift the tone. 08:57 — Why Women Have To Adapt The group challenges the expectation that women must prevent harm. 10:17 — Where Do These Attitudes Start? The role of childhood, education, and missing role models. 11:51 — No One Taught Consent Conversations around boundaries and respect were largely absent. 14:29 — Protecting The Wrong Person Why victims often feel pressure to protect perpetrators. 16:02 — Is This Bigger Than Individuals? The discussion shifts to systems, culture, and social media influence. 18:53 — The Internet And Misogyny Online spaces amplify harmful attitudes and normalise them. 23:50 — A “National Emergency” Reactions to rising violence — fear, exhaustion, and frustration. 27:33 — Can The System Be Trusted? Experiences with reporting and the limits of justice. 32:04 — Speaking Up Comes At A Cost The risk and reality of being a bystander. 37:23 — Rejection, Power And Control How masculinity and vulnerability shape behaviour. 39:32 — Is Change Actually Happening? Hope, doubt, and what progress really looks like. 46:37 — Final Reflections Cautious optimism — and what the future could be. CREDITS Director of Photography: Maddie Henri Series Producer: Laura Craig Series Director: Brigid Mcfall Producer Director: Aaron Lloyd Researcher: Natalie Whitmore Editor: Toby Nutter Series Producer: Bec Gourlay Executive Producer: James Walker Casting By: LEVILE Additional Casting By: Vivian Eguridu, Tonye Mak Camera Operators: Carla Grande, Katrina Lehismae, Nial Barrett Gaffer: Marta Vitola Sparks: Ibiwunmi Balogun, Sasha Hunter Spark Trainee: Evie Shrimpton Supervising Sound Editor: James Hynes Sound Recordist: Roman Jakubik Sound Assistant: Abdal Hussein Digital Imaging Technician: George Lawrence Production Design: Wet Studio Art Director: Anja Maye Art Assistant: Ozzie Mercedes Colourist: Freddie Reed Graphics: Isabella Walker Original Music: Drew Archie Make Up Artist: Tashana Francis Photographer: Kadir Gold Production Coordinator: Cara Smith Location Assistants: Alex Bullock, Mairéad Ruane Filmed on Location at: Hackney Studios With Thanks: The Sound Directors, LEVILE, S+O Media, Greenkit The views and opinions expressed in this series are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Four8. If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed on this episode, please see a list of support organisations below. Sexual Abuse Support https://247sexualabusesupport.org.uk/ 24/7 service 0808 500 2222 Victim support https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/crim... 08 08 16 89 111 Mind https://www.mind.org.uk Mental health support 0300 102 1234 #roundtable3 #roundtabletalks #roundtableviolence __ Four8TV is a place for original UK Culture and Entertainment content. TikTok:   / four8stories   Instagram:   / four8stories   Subscribe!    / @four8tv