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In the wake of a series of viral ‘pranks’, many are wondering why teens do such bad things. It’s not as simple as you think.
Host Vinita Srivastava explores why racist, homophobic and sexist attitudes are increasingly showing up in school-age boys – and what we can do about it.
There is often a long delay between the onset of bipolar symptoms and correct diagnosis and treatment which puts vulnerable young people at risk of suicide.
This is a green light for creating the largest-ever compensation fund for sex abuse claims.
Many boys stop singing at adolescence – but with the right support, they can continue to sing through their voice change and emerge as lifetime singers.
Closing the reading achievement gap continues to be a pressing global challenge.
It’s a surprisingly common question. Here’s what you need to know.
Mattel created a new line of dolls because of research suggesting kids don’t want toys ‘dictated by gender norms’ – but supplanting those norms will take a lot more than that.
MeToo has brought tremendous attention to the issue of sexual violence, and a Calgary-based male-only education and mentorship program is responding.
Inattention is one of the most important early behavioural risk factors for a range of adverse life outcomes, including lower earnings.
Girls are encouraged more often to read, despite performing better in reading assessments nationally and internationally. Here’s how parents and educators can help connect boys with books.
Research shows men and women interpret violence and bullying differently.
Assessment scales for ADHD have been developed using mostly male research samples. As a result, the behaviours indicating ADHD in girls may not be what you expect.
New guidance urging schools to stop making pupils conform to gender stereotypes is a step in the right direction.
Some parents think their four-year-old boy’s emotional outbursts and aggressive behaviour can be blamed on their hormones. Here’s why that’s a myth.
It was widely reported boys beat girls in A-level results, but my analysis shows this isn’t actually the case.
Young interviewees speak of the pressure to conform to certain ideals of masculinity.
The gap between boys and girls starts early and grows quickly.
Welcome to no-gender December, where parents (and Santa) are being encouraged to give children gender-neutral Christmas presents.
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Associate Professor at the Health Services Management Centre, University of Birmingham
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Professor in Psychology, University of Essex
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Research Professor, Masculinities Studies, School of Education, University of Calgary
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Professor of Sociology, School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Lecturer in Continuing and Distance Education, University of Ghana
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Associate Professor, Psychosocial Difficulties, University of Oslo
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Lecturer in the School of Environmental and Life Sciences, University of Newcastle
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Lecturer in Education, University of Lincoln
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Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics, University of Nottingham
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Honorary Research Fellow, European Children's Rights Unit, Law School, University of Liverpool
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Head of Education and Human Resources Programs at American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS); Trustee, California Institute of Technology
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Research Associate, Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
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Professor of African Studies, University of Ghana
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Academic and Professional Tutor, Doctorate in Educational Psychology, University of Manchester
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Senior Lecturer, The Open University