Observatoire des droits humains (anglais seulement)

Boys are still in the grip of crippling masculine stereotypes: 6 findings from a new survey

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par Michael Flood, Professor of Sociology, Queensland University of Technology

Rigid norms of manhood, based in manly confidence and toughness, emotional stoicism, disdain for femininity, and dog-eat-dog banter, are influential among boys and young men in Australia.

Between one quarter and one half of boys and young men endorse these norms. Over half feel pressure from others to live up to them, believing most people expect them always to be confident, strong and tough.

These are some of the findings from a new Australian survey of adolescents aged 14-18 years, conducted by The Men’s…

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