Video here.

'The inclusion of women in higher education is a great achievement for Western liberal societies. How is this changing academic culture?

An essay by behavioural scientists Bo Winegard and Cory Clark.'

Article here. Interesting development. Excerpt:

'So Christenson began exploring other denominations in college and landed on perhaps the most traditional of all: Orthodox Christianity. In 2022, at the age of 25, he converted.

“It seems to me like the mainline denominations are hemorrhaging people,” he said. “If you still are serious about being a Christian now that there isn’t really as much social status tied up in it, and you want something that has some heft to it, there’s more of an awareness of Orthodoxy than there used to be.”
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Christenson’s story isn’t just anecdotal. As more and more Protestant churches unfurl Pride flags and Black Lives Matter banners in front of their gates, young men are trending toward more traditional forms of worship.

A survey of Orthodox churches around the country found that parishes saw a 78% increase in converts in 2022, compared with pre-pandemic levels in 2019. And while historically men and women converted in equal numbers, vastly more men have joined the church since 2020.

Video here. Levi Nichs discusses the effects of the elimination of permanent alimony in Florida.

Article here. Excerpt:

'Although today a woman can be more like a man, and a man can be more like a woman, anti-female hatred, contempt and prejudice persists.

Patriarchy, originating with the advent of agriculture, is a 10,000-year-old social system of society and government in which the father or eldest male is head of the family. Men hold primary power and predominate in roles of political leadership, moral authority, social privilege and control of property. Women are largely excluded.

It is different from sexism, which is prejudice and discrimination based on a person’s sex or gender. However, patriarchy has been a breeding ground for sexism.

To suggest solutions, we must first acknowledge the advantages and disadvantages of patriarchy and the gains and losses when we give it up. It will then be possible to change from patriarchal attitudes and behaviors to egalitarian and humanistic attitudes and behaviors.

Article here. Excerpt:

'A Swiss study found that men who identify with traditional male norms strongly are at a higher risk of suicide. Globally men already have a higher suicide rate than women, but this study further delves into what kind of men particularly are more at risk. Emulating the traditional muscular role intensively is detrimental and takes a mental toll, driving towards suicide.
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Article here. Excerpt:

'The number of men in the U.S. with the job of registered nurse has nearly tripled since the early 2000s. Many come to the field after working in the military or in jobs, such as paramedics or firefighters, that exposed them to the work of nurses.
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Many of the manufacturing jobs that are being moved overseas, replaced by automation or phased out of the American economy were mostly filled by men. As a result, other occupations traditionally dominated by women are now gaining a larger share of men, including elementary and middle-school teachers and customer-service representatives.'

Article here. Excerpt:

'West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service employee Tayba Amber lost a number of claims against the organisation after claiming Martin McCarthy was a 'sexual predator'.

Miss Amber worked as an information governance assistant at the fire service's HQ before going off sick from stress in March 2022.

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue service employee Tayba Amber lost a number of claims against the organisation after claiming Martin McCarthy was a 'sexual predator'.

Miss Amber worked as an information governance assistant at the fire service's HQ before going off sick from stress in March 2022.'

Article here. Look, an "abused woman" was forced to defend herself with a chain-saw. Excerpt:

'A woman allegedly murdered her husband to escape an abusive marriage, gaining control of certain finances before killing and dismembering him with a drop saw, then placing his remains in up to 30 plastic bags which were dumped across south-west Sydney, a court has heard.

Nirmeen Noufl, 53, was supported by a dozen family members and friends as she was refused Supreme Court bail on Thursday morning over the alleged murder of 62-year-old Mamdouh “Emad” Noufl. Nirmeen Noufl is fighting the charges.'

Story here. Excerpt:

'Around 30 women gathered in Belfast on Saturday to highlight concerns about a lack of support for male victims of domestic violence.

The march was made up of women wearing fluorescent pink and included relatives of men who have been the victims.

The twin daughters of west Belfast man Tony Browne, who was murdered by his girlfriend in 2022, were among those who attended.

Bobbi-Leigh and Shannon McIlwaine say there “isn’t enough support services for men” who are going through domestic abuse relationships.'

Article here. Excerpt:

'White Ribbon Day offers a powerful opportunity for men and boys to be allies for women and girls. I myself take an active role in promoting gender equality and challenging behaviours and attitudes that perpetuate violence against women and girls, and today I am calling on the youth justice sector to do the same. It is so important to have positive male role models within these spaces and beyond.

White Ribbon Day also marks the start of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which runs until Human Rights Day on 10 December.

Recent national and international events have highlighted the urgent need to address gender-based violence, alongside persistent misogyny in society, which have created a climate where women and girls often feel unsafe.'

Article here. Excerpt:

'Readers have been left outraged after a controversial children's book called Our Skin blamed white men for introducing the idea that thin is beautiful.

The book, published in 2021, was penned by Harlem activist Megan Madison, Brooklynite library worker Jessica Ralli, and Pilipino Isabel Roxas, and has been previously distributed to NYC schools.

Aimed at children aged two to five, the 'inflammatory' book discusses skin tone and racism, claiming: 'A long time ago, way before you were born, a group of white people made up an idea called race'.

But the book also delves into beauty standards and stereotypes, where the authors also seem to point the finger of blame at 'white men'.

Sharing an image of the disturbing page on X/Twitter, one reader was left baffled by its content, warning viewers: 'Books like this exist. And people are reading them to children'.

Article here. Excerpt:

'I’m not shaming mothers or women, it’s completely the opposite: I’m shaming men, especially American ones. In Serbia, men see it as their role both to provide for their kids but also to look after them. But in the United States, you wouldn’t see a man carrying a baby in a sling, that’s unmanly. American men play video games, look at pornography and have given up on the idea of striving to be better, some of them have even given up on working at all. Yet somehow they still expect to get the most beautiful women. They’re not going to school, starting businesses, hustling to be better men and mentors to others. It’s left to women to do the work – we buy the books, have the community and the friends. And then if we have children, we bear the physical, financial and emotional burden.'

Article here. Excerpt:

'Antje Kapek, the transport policy speaker for the Green Party in Berlin, has called for the introduction of train carriages for exclusive use by female passengers. This follows a shocking upsurge in serious sex crimes on trains and buses, with Berlin alone experiencing the equivalent of more than one such assault every day. Frankfurt is heading in a similar direction.

Transport hubs across Germany are becoming less safe. Federal Police recorded 13,543 violent crimes at train stations in the first half of 2024. This has led to the suggestion that a model found in Japan, India, and Indonesia―and the ‘family carriages’ of the Doha Metro―be adopted in Berlin. It involves carriages set aside for female passengers only, whether all day or at peak times (such as 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Tokyo).'

Article here. Excerpt:

'At Truckee High School, Katie Jamison Bensley, a teacher of Human Geography, World History, and United States History, has founded a club that aims to challenge traditional definitions of masculinity and provide a healthier, more inclusive space for young men. The “Yo, Bro!” Club is a response to societal pressures that often condition boys to express themselves through aggression and dominance, reinforcing toxic masculinity.
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The “Yo, Bro!” Club is designed to offer a fresh perspective on masculinity by focusing on community service, academic achievement, and personal responsibility. Members are encouraged to challenge stereotypes and embrace a more empathetic, emotionally expressive version of manhood. The club’s mission is clear: redefine masculinity by encouraging boys to focus on their growth as individuals and contributors to their community, rather than conforming to outdated gender norms.'

Article here. Excerpt:

'A California judge has permanently stripped Texas father Jeffrey Younger of all parental rights to his twin sons, James and Jude, granting Younger’s ex-wife, Anne Georgulas, the authority to chemically and surgically transition their 12-year-old son, James, against his father’s wishes.

Jeffrey Younger was forced to pay his ex-wife $5,000 a month to pay for his son’s “transition” and counseling in addition to a $10,000 retainer required by the counselor.

Younger alleges that the Texas family court system, particularly Judge Mary Brown—whom he dubbed “Judge Bloody Mary Brown”—ignored evidence and expert testimony in favor of his son’s well-being. Instead, the court granted his ex-wife full custody, allowing her to pursue the medical transition.'