Ed's Blog A goalkeeper wept, a fighter sledged Michelle Obama. Only one of these men showed strength Trump spent US$60 million on a masculinity party. A goalkeeper from a nation of half a million showed the real thing for free
News & Views From emotional openness to strength, this Male Confidence Index hopes to drive new conversations on men Young Australian men are paving new ground in emotional openness and adaptability, reporting higher confidence levels than older generations.
News & Views The idea of a ‘battle of the sexes’ is corrosive. We need more compassion and connection No one wins a gender war. We only win when we build bridges of respect, equality and connection, writes Dr Niki Vincent.
News & Views Teen boys who hold strong views on rigid masculinity most likely to cause harm: new report A new report finds teen boys who most strongly support rigid views about masculinity are most likely to cause harm to themselves and others.
News & Views How the discourse on boys’ alienation is fuelled by anti-feminist agendas The idea that boys are turning to the manosphere because masculinity is under attack is misleading and a strategic, ideological narrative.
News & Views Andrew Tate’s ‘self-improvement’ content parallels radical messaging from extremist groups ‘Manfluencer’ Andrew Tate’s content contains concerning parallels to other forms of radicalisation, like terrorist and religious extremism.
News & Views Masculinity Under Attack On International Men’s Day I’m glad masculinity is under attack. Because it’s the expected adherence to its outdated notion of importance that is driving unprecedented isolation and fear amongst men.
News & Views Sex dolls and ‘Diddy’ costumes: the latest AFL drama shows Australian sport still can’t eradicate misogyny Disturbing details emerged this week about AFL men’s football team GWS’ end-of-year event, themed “controversial couples”.
Books Author and cartoonist Sara Yan is teaching healthy masculinity through comic strips His name is Lennan. His best friend is Smallsy. This is their story, told through comic strips created by Sara Yan.
News & Views Meat and masculinity: why some men just can’t stomach plant-based food Many men see meat as a core part of their identity. That could pose a stumbling block for the newly popular plant-based meat sector.
News & Views We need more men to speak up against sexism. Here’s how. A report from global non-profit organisation Catalyst, said men with high levels of ‘masculine anxiety’ are less likely to speak up against sexism.
News & Views How men can be allies to women right now If we are going to stop violence against women and girls, we need many, many more men to engage. It starts with conversation.