Abstract
Violence against women and children is never acceptable, no matter who the perpetrator. Bill Shorten, in an interesting piece in The Nightly, notes that violence against women and children is overwhelmingly committed by men. He went on to say that ‘gendered violence is not new in this country’ and that ‘language matters’.
I agree, but he lost me when he used the phrase ‘toxic masculinity’.
Those who use biological strength against women and children are not masculine. They are cowards. Masculinity is never inherently toxic. It’s protective, capable of great violence against evil, yet selfless and strong when practised appropriately.
The phrase is toxic. Masculinity is not.
I agree, but he lost me when he used the phrase ‘toxic masculinity’.
Those who use biological strength against women and children are not masculine. They are cowards. Masculinity is never inherently toxic. It’s protective, capable of great violence against evil, yet selfless and strong when practised appropriately.
The phrase is toxic. Masculinity is not.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages | 1-7 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Specialist publication | The Spectator Australia |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Sept 2024 |
