In a cabinet reshuffle, Paul Edbrooke has been appointed Victoria’s first minister for Men and boys. Academic evidence gives him some clear policy priorities.
- Professor of Sociology, School of Social Sciences, Monash University
This month’s streaming lineup is full of bold and provocative conversation starters.
A new study highlights the experiences of men who left toxic online spaces.
Theroux’s new Netflix documentary exposes the ‘manfluencers’ profiting off male grievance – and hurting both men and women in the process.
Normalising violence, worsening body image and sexist attitudes are among the manosphere beliefs that are bleeding into relationships and workplaces.
One young woman told the study she could not do any homework at home because ‘it’s not a safe environment for me’.
Prosecutors in the United Kingdom have charged Tate, and his brother with 21 offences. It’s likely to make his millions of followers even more loyal to him.
Victoria has announced new teaching resources to tackle the influence of “manosphere” figures among students. But we still don’t have a clear picture of sexism and harassment in our schools.
The rise of misogynist attitudes among Australian boys occurs alongside an existing crisis — endemic levels of gender-based violence and murder perpetrated against women.
Parents need to understand how algorithms work. These can drive misogynistic content towards boys and young men and can make extreme views seem normal.
Our ongoing research has found sexism, sexual harassment and misogyny are rife in Australian schools. The federal government needs to lead a national campaign against this.
New research shows young men value respect and boundaries in sexting, though their motivations for doing so are complex.
The world’s most famous YouTube vlogger has been at the centre of a media storm over perceived anti-Semitism. But amid the demonisation, some nuance is needed.
The debate about different generations’ economic status misses the inequality within generations, especially younger Australians.
Much like the latest Zack Snyder film, the inter-generational war being played out in the press seems largely unnecessary.
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