Across media and politics, claims of a “masculinity crisis” are rising. But is this new or just history repeating? A deeper look at boys, men, and cultural change.
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.
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.
New data from Victoria shows that in a quarter of deaths by suicide between 2009 and 2016, the person had experienced family violence before they died.
To truly uphold the values of fairness and equality, it’s imperative to address the issue of unequal access to assistive products and services.
Gender equality, in the workforce and at home, took a backward step during the pandemic, with the patriarchy taking advantage of the virus. It’s not just up to women to fight back.
The naming, for the first time, of specific companies, not just industries, and what they pay their male and female workers, is set to pressure employers to take action.
The pictures men in paid care work are painting of work in the disability sector versus work in aged care are astonishingly different.
Loneliness isn’t a universal occurrence in later life, but tends to affect older people who live alone or in care homes. We must work collectively to destigmatise loneliness, and create a safe space to talk about it.
Domestic violence can increase amid bushfires, but Australia has a poor track record of responding to it. With a hot summer ahead, authorities are warned to prepare.
There’s value of bringing together older members of the community, Indigenous artists, and younger generations to engage in art, movement, learning, and being together.
The federal government’s announcement of $3.5 million to fund a healthy masculinities project trial is promising, but lacks detail on precisely how the funds will be used, and what will inform the programs.
While the actions outlined in the plans are admirable, achieving the set targets will require a significant increase in urgency and funding.
On a new episode of Monash University’s “What Happens Next?” podcast, meet the healthcare providers and advocates working tirelessly to ensure that we don't lose ground in the global fight for reproductive rights.
This week, Monash University's “What Happens Next?” podcast investigates how making reproductive healthcare inaccessible hurts us all.
New research examining the links between alcohol, players, gender, and club culture found that while alcohol is used as the social lubricant, over time the women had different priorities.
Paramedicine has a well-established research presence, but still lacks the imprimatur of a formalised role for those wanting to pursue field work and research.
It’s hoped new research will raise awareness among reproductive-aged women and men of the importance of optimal health during the preconception period.
For Dr Anton Isaacs, initial thoughts of surgery specialisation turned into a 20-year journey that’s taken him into the heart of vulnerable communities in Australia and India.
Single Australian women over 60 are the most likely to live in poverty, earning less than $30,000 a year, and it's taking a heavy emotional toll, with mental distress on the rise.
There’s a crisis in women’s safety, but the budget commitments are piecemeal – and some aren’t even new.
The actions of Chris Rock and Will Smith at the Oscars ceremony expose many of the toxic problems with masculinity today.
Women aren’t just silent victims in war. Throughout history, they’ve frequently taken into their own hands the fight for the group cause, and the Ukraine-Russia conflict is no exception.
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