Forceful and dominant: men with sexist ideas of masculinity are more likely to abuse women
- Written by Michael Flood, Associate Professor, Queensland University of Technology
Men who conform to sexist masculine stereotypes are more likely to be violent against women. ShutterstockMen who adhere to rigid, sexist stereotypes of how to be a man are more likely to use and tolerate violence against women.
On the other hand, men with more flexible, gender-equitable ideas about manhood are more likely to treat women with...




