Masculinity crisis deepens as half of Australian teen boys feel pressure to ‘be strong’

07/11/2025 4 min
Masculinity crisis deepens as half of Australian teen boys feel pressure to ‘be strong’

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Episode Synopsis

A landmark report released this week has found Australian boys are feeling pressure to follow restrictive ideas about masculinity - and when they do - they are more likely to hurt themselves and others. Advocates have used a National Press Club address to call for urgent government reform, including a national action plan to improve young people's wellbeing and reduce violence.

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