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Who is a real man? Most Australians believe outdated ideals of masculinity are holding men back

  • Written by Michael Flood, Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
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Most Australians recognise that traditional gender stereotypes are limiting and harmful for boys and men, a new national survey has found. And perhaps contrary to popular belief, many Australians are receptive to messages about alternative, healthy versions of masculinity.

The survey of 1,619 respondents, commissioned by the Victorian...

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