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Trump’s angry outburst at Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy illustrated why authoritarians are lousy dealmakers, particularly when autocratic instincts are exacerbated by toxic masculinity.
The more I see figures like Zuckerberg suggesting that men are naturally aggressive, the less I believe in a difference between toxic masculinity and patriarchy.
When Lynch’s films were first released, they seemed to be funhouse-mirror reflections of society. Not so anymore.
Individuals must be equipped with the tools to understand and practise consent.
The incoming U.S. president and his potential cabinet share a track record of sexual abuse allegations and cover-ups. The characteristics that accompany such behaviour don’t bode well for the world.
The drama comes at an important time in the debate raging over the harms posed by concussion sports.
Masculinity has become a dominant theme in the race for the White House. In their debate, VP candidates JD Vance and Tim Walz showed just how much they differ on what that means.
Trump’s display during the debate shows that his white male insecurity is a liability to his candidacy − and a threat to the country.
The idea that men should be stoic and bury their emotions remains pervasive, however, the ability to be emotionally vulnerable and expressive is and should be an important part of masculine identity.
Missing from the conversation is what’s behind the emergency: the misogyny and male violence that underpins these stark figures.
Evidence suggests that some individuals who hurt animals likewise act violently toward women and girls. Exploring that overlap can help prevent gender-based violence and animal abuse.
Dating apps have changed how men interact with women when pursuing heterosexual relationships. A sexuality scholar writes about her experiences online, and her observations on changing masculinity.
The Black hosts of the ‘Fresh & Fit’ podcast speak in the parlance of social justice movements, but apply it, in a twisted way, to justify misogyny.
The young men we surveyed mostly rejected traditional models of masculinity based on aggression, stoicism and homophobia, but a sizeable minority still support them.
Constrictive social norms and views of masculinity still prevent many men from being vulnerable and seeking help, which is impacting their mental well-being.
Five world junior hockey players are facing sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident. Research has shown that rape myths and social status can affect jurors’ perceptions in high-profile cases.
We are witnessing an overdue shift towards normalizing male athletes seeking help and gradually speaking more openly and vulnerably about mental health.
From ‘starvemaxxing’ and ‘edgemaxxing’ to ‘whitemaxxing’ – young men and boys are being bombarded with a plethora of problematic content online.
Is the cure to male loneliness sailing the high seas with your bros?
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Professor Emeritus, Masculinities Studies, Faculty of Education, Western University
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Professor of Sociology, School of Justice, Queensland University of Technology
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Professor of Communication Studies, Colorado State University
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Masculinities Scholar, Cardiff Metropolitan University
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Professor of Sociology, University of British Columbia
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Honorary Fellow in Sociology, Australian National University
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Senior Lecturer, Discipline of English and Writing, University of Sydney
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Insights Researcher, University of Bristol
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, University of Richmond
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Professeure associée au département des sciences sociales, Université du Québec en Outaouais et à l'Institut de recherches et d'études féministes, UQAM, Université du Québec en Outaouais (UQO)
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Professeur, Université du Québec à Montréal (UQAM)
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Associate Professor, School of Health Studies, Western University
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Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour, Athabasca University
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Professor of Cybercrime and Gender, University of Portsmouth
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Villanova University