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The manosphere may not strictly be centred on misogyny, but in young men’s search for connection, truth, control, and community at a time where all are increasingly uncertain and ill-defined.
For a long time, surf lifesaving was a bastion of masculine ego and pride – until some tenacious and talented women turned the tide.
To make men’s soccer a more inclusive space, organizers and players must put allyship above profits and winning.
Each night there is a series of fights. Each winner chicken will continuously fight to the next round until the last winner is announced.
Parents are more traditional and risk-averse in naming their sons because boys’ names continue to retain more cultural value than girls’ do.
The celebration of generous portions, meat and fat as masculine and patriotic would have been alien to Washington and Jefferson, who advocated vegetables and moderation as American ideals.
“Toxic masculinity” has been used to explain everything from the election of Donald Trump to why Ross from Friends is awful. But what does it actually mean?
Young queer people growing up in rural areas don’t necessarily need to flee their communities to find safety and acceptance.
In Uncle Archie Roach, we find the most profound sense of an alternate masculinity. It is difficult to put words to this loss.
Hockey Canada has fallen short of its mission to ‘Lead, Develop and Promote Positive Hockey Experiences’ in its handling of sexual violence perpetrated by and against Hockey Canada players.
Director Taika Waititi enjoys playing with notions of masculinity in this latest outing of the franchise which sees the macho hero eclipsed by a female character of equal standing.
Is Hockey Canada sincere in their quest for reform? Or has a freeze on federal funding and an exodus of major sponsors forced their hand?
What is the appeal of cults? How do they work? And what is the damage they do? A new book, by the creator of the podcast Let’s Talk About Sects, answers these questions and more.
The Catholic Church considers St. Joseph a role model of fatherhood and faith. In many countries, Father’s Day is celebrated on his feast day.
The Fox News host’s forthcoming documentary ‘The End of Men’ is part of a rich heritage of hustlers and politicians claiming that American men are becoming devitalized, lazy and effeminate.
By slapping Chris Rock during an internationally televised awards ceremony, Will Smith demonstrated that chivalry is not dead. But was that the protection Jada Pinckett Smith wanted or needed?
The author of Shuggie Bain returns to the public housing schemes of 1980s working-class Glasgow to explore the redemptive power of secure love and the dangers of violent, dominating masculinity.
A focus on raw intellectual talent may unintentionally create a cutthroat workplace culture. New research suggests women’s preference to avoid that environment may contribute to gender gaps in some fields.
Often described as a sign of progressivism and gender equality, they’re neither.
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Professor of Sociology, School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Research Professor, Masculinities Studies, School of Education, University of Calgary
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Research Fellow in Public Health, The University of Queensland
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Masculinities Scholar, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
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Senior Lecturer in Human Geography, Newcastle University
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Professor of American History, Università di Torino
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Professor Emerita (social science), University of Sydney
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