The Line is for young people aged 14+ years.

Masculinity

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Examples of Sexism Quiz: Would You Call Out a Mate?

Sexism shows up in everyday conversations, ‘jokes’, and online behaviour, and it’s not always an easy situation to be in.

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Classic cat-calls and other bad ideas

Let's go through a few scenarios and think about how they'd make you feel if it was happening to you.

Understanding violence against women

Violence against women is recognised as a serious and widespread problem in Australia, with enormous individual and community impacts, as well as economic and social costs.

What are gender stereotypes and why do they matter?

Adolescence is a time where young people are forming their attitudes, behaviours and expectations on lots of topics, such as sex, dating, relationships, the world in general – and gender.

Gender stereotypes and young people

When we inspire young people to question gender stereotypes, we enable them to make informed choices about their futures, broaden their opportunities and be who they want to be.

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What Does 'Be A Man' Even Mean?

When we tell someone to 'Man up' we’re also telling them there’s such a thing. But who decides what a real man is? And why?

Talking to boys about being 'a man'

From a very young age, boys learn unhealthy ideas about what it means to be manly and masculine – and that they need to be these things in order to be accepted and valued.

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How to call out your mates if they're sexist

It can be tough to stand up for what’s right, but chances are the people around you feel the same way. Here's how to call out sexism.

Understanding gender stereotypes

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When ‘It’s Just a Joke’ Is Just Offensive

Sexism is about more than someone feeling a bit hurt by a slightly insulting 'joke'.

The pressure to 'man up'

Living up to the pressures of being a ‘real man’ can cause harm to young men and those around them.

Challenging the pressure to 'man up'

This activity is designed for use with one or more small groups. Some of the content is sensitive in nature. It takes 45 to 60 minutes.

Challenging male bonding over disrespect of girls and women

This activity is designed for use with one or more small groups. Some of the content is sensitive in nature. It takes 35 to 45 minutes.

Male bonding over disrespect of girls and women

Friendships between young men – at school, sports clubs, online and in other social contexts – can be important sources of support.

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Gender equality: You get it, what about your mates?

Gender equality can improve men's mental health, reduce violence against women, and save us all billions of dollars. But you knew that.

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3 Simple Ways To Do Something About Disrespect

Almost every Australian wants to say or do something to stop disrespect towards women.

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Can we quit telling guys to ‘man up’?

'Man up' originally meant to man up a team or crew, as in getting people together for a common cause. What happened to change it?

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The secret meanings of common cat-calls

Everybody hears that 'classic' line yelled out on the street differently. Here's what you're really saying.

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How do YOU avoid assault?

Should you have to avoid being assaulted? Or should people just not assault you? That's what somebody has asked us.

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Quiz: Are your mates sexist?

Ever hear your mates saying stuff about women and think, "hm, that's not right"?

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What Is Strength? Moving Beyond Stereotypes Of Masculinity

You’ve probably heard it before: Be tough. Harden up. You’ll be right. Just sort yourself out and move on.

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The ‘Male Loneliness Epidemic’ And How We Lose Connection In A Constantly Connected World

In high school, I was lonely. The loneliest I've ever been. Throughout most of Year 8 and 9, I would spend my recesses and lunches in a cubicle.