Once a neutral term for romantic exclusion, it’s evolved into a symbol of male alienation and online radicalisation that masks a broader mental health crisis among young men.
Prosecutors in the United Kingdom have charged Tate, and his brother, with 21 sex offences. It’s likely to increase loyalty among his millions of followers.
‘Responsible gambling’ depicts gambling harm as an issue for a small minority of people: so-called problem gamblers.
Why an influencer’s wombat video is a symptom of a larger social media problem.
As we grapple with online dangers such as cyberbullying, pornography addiction, harassment, and scams, a new and deeply unsettling threat has emerged – deepfake technology.
Pride is about celebration, but also about fighting for visibility, justice, and equality. On Sunday in Melbourne, more than 7000 flew the flag for the LGBTIQA+ community.
To combat femicide and gender-based violence in Indonesia, we must address entrenched gender inequality and harmful cultural norms.
Listening to young people, not banning them from social media, is critical if we’re to effectively address the rise of deepfakes, and the spread of misogyny in high schools.
In the podcast’s season finale, learn how we're making progress, challenging harmful systems, and creating real solutions in the push to eliminate gender-based violence.
One woman dies every nine days in Australia from domestic violence. In this “What Happens Next?” episode, leading experts examine the drivers behind this national emergency.
Dead Boy Detectives is the latest in a long line of queer shows on streaming platforms to be cancelled. Now, queer fans online are fighting back.
The recent US Federal Court’s ruling on Google could be the first domino in a long-overdue reckoning on how major platforms operate.
Sexual deepfake abuse silences women, causing lasting harm, and laws to protect them are inconsistent. A global approach is vital if society truly wants to address the problem.
Religious discrimination laws have been highly controversial in Australia in recent years. Here’s where they started, and where we are now.
Liars and fake news merchants are profiting from misinformation and disinformation in Indonesia. Can it be fixed?
As Indonesia’s election looms, young people want action on climate change, but research shows the country’s political class isn’t listening.
Language has been dubbed “the covert operations of war”, such is the power it holds in shaping public opinion. Here’s what we found about the way Australian media has been framing the conflict.
In the aftermath of a disappointing Voice referendum, Indigenous politicians are looking to the United Nations Declaration for the Rights of Indigenous Peoples as a potential way forward.
There’s plenty of evidence showing how social media use can affect youth mental health, but studies often omit the developing countries of the global south.
In the final episode of season eight, “What Happens Next?” explores the importance of civility in a digital age, reminding us to recognise the humanity behind screens.
The rise of influencer culture has been meteoric, but what’s going on behind the selfie stick? And what does it have to do with gender dynamics?
In this latest episode of “What Happens Next?”, experts discuss influencer culture and the consequences of one-sided relationships.
We need to move beyond whether cancel culture is good or bad, and understand in more nuanced terms what it means, especially given the political weaponising of it.
Despite the successes of the Women’s World Cup, there were many examples that highlighted the unequal and inequitable treatment of the women’s game.
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