NRL’s culture was once one of hyper-masculinity, but it has failed to change wth societal mores – it now finds itself out of step and in need of reform.
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Lecturer in Criminology, University of Winchester
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Professor of Masculinities, Sexualities and Sport, University of Winchester
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Doctoral researcher in Policy Analysis of Traumatic Brain Injury in UK Combat Sports, University of Winchester
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Associate Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Winchester
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Senior Lecturer in History, University of Winchester
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Senior Lecturer in Psychology, University of Winchester
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Senior Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Psychology, University of Winchester
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Senior Lecturer and NASENCo Course Leader, Institute of Education, University of Winchester
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Lecturer in Forensic Science, University of Winchester
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Deputy Head of the School of History and Archaeology, University of Winchester
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Research Fellow and Senior Lecturer in Reconciliation and Peacebuilding, University of Winchester
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Professor of Banking and Economics, University of Winchester
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Senior Lecturer in Forensic Investigation, University of Winchester
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Senior Lecturer in Responsible Management & Leadership, University of Winchester
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Professor of Roman Archaeology, University of Winchester
