Where modern age advocates for equality between the two sexes, such is not part of the teachings of this North London School. The Beis Aharon School has lately been the subject of controversy following the expose concerning the things that it teaches to its all-boys student population.
As reported by She Knows, this Jewish school teaches its students sexist principles. One teaching that drew a lot of raised eyebrows was that the role of women was to cook, clean the house, and look after the children. They are saying that women's basic duty is to stay at home and do the chores.
The Office for Standards in Education, Children's Services and Skills (OFSTED) immediately sprang into action after such teachings were made known to the public. The office reported that the school was charging exorbitant annual tuition fees at £2,860. Aside from this, it seemed that it was propagating its faith more than training the students to become academically competitive.
According to the report, "In discussions, the majority of pupils still express views about the roles of women and men that indicate that the school does not prepare them for the reality of life in modern British society." The report also stated that generally, "Pupils universally consider that the role of women is to 'look after children, clean the house and cook', while men 'go to work'."
Aside from the abhorrent sexist views propagated by the school, OFSTED also found that many students struggle with the alphabet. In addition, students have a "limited knowledge" of the beliefs and cultures of other people.
In a previous report by the Huffington Post, Clarissa Farr, St. Paul's Girls School's head mistresss said, "Private boys' schools produce sexist lads." She also emphasized that a number of her former pupils left big companies in the U.K. because of sexism.
With the way that Beis Aharon School came under fire because of its sexist teachings, schools will be more careful this time. Hopefully, when sexist views are eradicated, there would be equal opportunities for men and women. Just like Farr said, "Firms need to build a reputation for taking women seriously and giving them equal opportunities to be ahead of the pack."
