Hungary: Hungary's State Audit Office has published a report on the dangers of having a "too feminine" educational system, warning that it can stunt the development of boys and lead to demographic issues.
The report was released last month, but did not receive widespread attention until the publication of a newspaper article on Thursday.
The government agency, which is considered close to nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban, said the phenomenon known as "pink education" has many economic and social consequences.
The teaching profession in Hungary is dominated by women, as in many other countries, with 82% of all teachers being women.
The report concluded that "parity [of the sexes] would be significantly weakened" if education "favors feminine traits" such as "emotional and social maturity" and "stimulates the over-representation of women in universities."
It states that boys who are more likely to be adventurous and take risks should be allowed to grow up unrestricted to avoid developing "mental and behavioral problems".
According to the report, childish creativity and innovation are "essential for the best possible development of the economy."
The State Audit Office cautioned that "pink education" could eventually result in "demographic problems" because educated women would not be able to find a life partner who was equally educated, "which could lead to a decline in fertility."
André Toth, a member of the opposition party in Hungary, responded in a Facebook post, saying the idea of ​​masculine and feminine traits is "total scientific absurdity". "Now take off your 20th century glasses," I said.
Since taking office again in 2010, Viktor Orban has pushed for an "orthodox revolution," promoting nationalism and degrading immigrants. He has also defended a controversial law that prohibits minors from viewing LGBTQ content.
Following a visit to Hungary in 2019, the Council of Europe's Human Rights Commissioner noted a "backtrack in women's rights and gender equality".
Hungary recently elected Katalin Novak as its first female president, but has only one female minister in government, placing it second to last in the European Union.
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