In São Paulo, students from a private school aged 14 to 15 years old were disciplined for circulating an obscene list in a WhatsApp group that ranked female classmates by their perceived 'rapability'. The list included commentary on sexual skills and references to notorious figures like Jeffrey Epstein, reflecting a disturbing culture among the adolescents. Although the list had been circulating for months, it only gained attention last week when the girls discovered it and reported it to the school administration.

Following the discovery, the school issued suspensions and conducted meetings to address the issue, indicating a reactive rather than proactive approach to addressing such serious matters. Parents and school authorities are left grappling with the origins of this behavior, as indicated by comments from a parent of one of the punished students who expressed confusion over how such a list could have started. Yet, it is clear that the roots of this violence stem from societal influences, including family, music, and pervasive jokes that normalize disrespectful attitudes toward women.

The incident has opened a broader conversation about the environment in which these students are being raised, highlighting the need for comprehensive sexual education and discussions around consent at an early age. It raises significant concerns regarding the societal attitudes towards women and the implications for young men, who may be learning to objectify women through such actions. The school’s actions may serve as an important learning opportunity, not just for the students involved but for the community at large, in preventing such behaviors in the future.