Teacher fights 'rape culture' by going beyond biology lesson

Alyaa AlhadjriPublished: May 10, 2021 8:21 AM | Updated: May 10, 2021 10:21 AM

As a biology and science teacher for 10 years, Stephen Isaac Ponnudurai is well versed in educating his students - ranging from 15 to 17 years of age - on human physical anatomy.

However, the 35-year-old teacher at boys' school SMK(L) Methodist Kuala Lumpur believes that the lesson should extend beyond textbooks to important life values, including on the topics of rape culture and sexual harassment.

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