Author Archives: Neil Stott

More conversation on “toxic masculinity”

Unfortunately to the average Aussie male (and males in other countries), the term “toxic masculinity” is heard as “masculinity is toxic”. This failure of communication brings such strident and strong resistance that those of us who are committed to reducing … Continue reading

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How “Toxic Masculinity” fails the pub test

A firestorm has erupted over the last week with Gillette releasing an ad which portrays aspects of “toxic masculinity” and then a call to men to do better. In the same week, the American Psychology Assoication (APA) released a comprehensive … Continue reading

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What is YOUR plan to tackle family violence in 2019

What is YOUR plan to tackle family violence in 2019 You might have made your new year resolutions and then promptly broke them. But here is a challenge that just can’t be put aside. In 2018, 69 women were murdered … Continue reading

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Family Violence is about Power and Control

Family Violence is about Power and Control Family Violence is more than just physical One of the big myths about family violence is the idea that if there is no physical violence, then family violence is not occurring. This overlooks … Continue reading

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The time for excuses is over

The time for excuses is over. With the news that 6 women have been killed in 5 days, it is time for a nation wide, community led response to family violence. (Refer to the Sydney Morning Herald article) Men … … Continue reading

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