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It's a crime in many states and territories to publicly threaten or incite violence toward someone based on race, religion and sexual orientation. But what about gender?
New research finds that a quarter of respondents have experienced sexual assault.
We tend to pay attention to mass killings and terrorism. But one girl or woman is killed every other day in Canada. If we identify that as terrorism, we might pay more attention and do something.
Men who subscribe to ideological masculinity believe that women's empowerment has left them victimised and discriminated against. And they play out their resentment through violent acts.
Many female politicians have had to endure sexist abuse, from Cheryl Kernot to Julia Gillard to Sarah Hanson-Young. And it is not a matter that should simply be brushed aside.
Incels compare themselves to other men, before blaming women for withholding sex from, in their perception, deserving men.
Federico Garcia Lorca's shocking civil war play is successfully transferred to the Australian desert by the Melbourne Theatre Company.
His recent death will lead to some old debates about his work returning – but are they still valid?
The notion of a 'crisis of masculinity” clouds the understanding of complex social phenomena and falsely asserts a vision of humanity as being radically divided between men and women.
The word "terrorism" has not been used officially to describe the Toronto van attack. But if it's shown the accused was inspired by misogyny, Canadian law allows for terror to be added to murder charges. Should it?
Was the suspect in Toronto's van attack inspired by a misogynist mass killer in the United States?
The online abuse of women by men is underpinned by the same gender norms and power structures as rape and sexual assault.
Anyone who thinks that Bond women can't fight back have not been watching closely enough.
Addressing male cultures of tribalism and violence needs to be central to the response to reports of hazing and violence in Austrslia's university colleges.
For non-fans, listening to death metal is a negative experience. But research has found the music has the opposite effect on fans, giving rise to positive experiences such as power, joy and peace.
The allegations of sexual harassment against Don Burke have exposed a media culture rife with misogyny. But what will it take to change?
Companies and governments should do more to prevent 'revenge porn' without asking potential victims to send their nude photos to Facebook.
Many online communities have developed toxic social norms, including sexist tendencies, that they will need to address as more members join in.
Public-facing feminism can often be a superficial distraction from systemic sexism.
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